transportation
noun
trans·por·ta·tion
ˌtran(t)s-pər-ˈtā-shən 
1
: an act, process, or instance of transporting or being transported
2
a
: means of conveyance or travel from one place to another
b
: public conveyance of passengers or goods especially as a commercial enterprise
3
: banishment to a penal colony
Examples of transportation in a Sentence
the transportation of troops overseas
She arranged for the transportation of her furniture to her new apartment.
He was the U.S. Secretary of Transportation under President Reagan.
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In a statement, Councilmember Tim McOsker said improving sidewalks and transportation infrastructure remains a priority.
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Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The bulletin also warns law enforcement that violent extremist attackers could target areas outside of the parade’s main viewing area, such as nearby plazas, transportation hubs, bars and restaurants.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
After former President Joe Biden issued a presidential disaster declaration for the fire, residents were able to apply for emergency federal financial assistance and benefits, which included money for home repairs, personal property damage, transportation, medical expenses and housing assistance.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Those downstream effects may include tornadoes, inland flooding, power outages, transportation disruptions, and supply-chain delays.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The bulletin also warns law enforcement that violent extremist attackers could target areas outside of the parade’s main viewing area, such as nearby plazas, transportation hubs, bars and restaurants.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
After former President Joe Biden issued a presidential disaster declaration for the fire, residents were able to apply for emergency federal financial assistance and benefits, which included money for home repairs, personal property damage, transportation, medical expenses and housing assistance.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Those downstream effects may include tornadoes, inland flooding, power outages, transportation disruptions, and supply-chain delays.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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“Transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transportation. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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transportation
noun
trans·por·ta·tion
ˌtran(t)s-pər-ˈtā-shən
1
: an act, process, or instance of transporting or being transported
2
: exile to a penal colony
3
a
: a means or method of transport
was left without transportation when the car died
b
: the public transporting of passengers or goods usually for a price
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