rapid transit

noun

: fast passenger transportation (as by subway) in urban areas

Examples of rapid transit in a Sentence

We'll use rapid transit to get from the airport to the hotel.
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For many years, these were the only stops on the short rapid transit line. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 May 2026 In Colorado, this has already redirected $900 million from highway expansion toward bus rapid transit. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 4 May 2026 Metro Transit is Minneapolis’ public-transportation umbrella, offering fast and frequent service via eight rapid transit bus lines as well as two light-rail lines. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026 The Asia Center is also near planned stops on the bus rapid transit line that the Colorado Department of Transportation is working to bring to the busy corridor. Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rapid transit

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rapid transit was in 1873

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“Rapid transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapid%20transit. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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rapid transit

noun
: fast public passenger transportation (as by subway) in cities

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