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.
Recent Examples on the Web
With its dense transportation network and proximity to major ports, New York has become a prime target.
—
Chris Spear, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
The reason for this is because a strong energy is building up before tomorrow’s Full Moon, which can distract you or cause mix-ups in communications and transportation.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
The cost of gas can translate into an increase in the cost of goods as transportation costs increase, Mrvan said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The agency also has a FIFA landing page on their website, centralizing information on transportation and more for those visiting for the matches.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for transportation
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Chris Spear, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
The reason for this is because a strong energy is building up before tomorrow’s Full Moon, which can distract you or cause mix-ups in communications and transportation.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
The cost of gas can translate into an increase in the cost of goods as transportation costs increase, Mrvan said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The agency also has a FIFA landing page on their website, centralizing information on transportation and more for those visiting for the matches.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for transportation
Cite this Entry
“Transportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transportation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
