Means of Transportation

any flying vehicle

The aircraft soared gracefully through the sky, leaving behind a trail of white vapor.

an extremely large balloon filled with heated air, which enables it to float and travel through the sky

They enjoyed a scenic ride in a hot-air balloon over the countryside.

a person who engages in combat or armed struggle, especially in a war or conflict, often risking their life to protect or defend

The freedom fighter was celebrated for their bravery in the revolution.

a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States

an object that allows a person or thing to slowly come to the ground after dropping from a flying aircraft

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

Cars, buses, and trucks are all types of vehicles.

a vehicle such as a bus, train, or ship with two levels on top of one another, providing additional seating capacity

The double-decker bus offered tourists a panoramic view of the city from its upper deck.

a railroad car used for transporting goods

The freight car was loaded with crates of fresh produce destined for distribution centers across the country.

to convey or move people or items back and forth between locations

The hotel provides a service to shuttle guests from the airport to the hotel and vice versa.

a type of bus that has only one floor

The single-decker bus arrived right on time to take passengers to the station.

a train that transports passengers to and from a port

The boat train took passengers from the city station straight to the docks for their cruise departure.

a location where people stay temporarily, typically in tents or temporary structures

We set up camp near the lake for our weekend getaway.

a small passenger-carrying vehicle that is larger than a typical car but smaller than a full-sized bus

The airport shuttle service uses minibuses to transport passengers between the airport terminals and nearby hotels.

a large vehicle used for transporting furniture and other goods from one place to another

They rented a moving van to transport all their belongings to their new apartment across town.

any of the separate sections within a passenger train carriage, typically enclosed by walls and equipped with seats

We booked a private compartment for our overnight train journey.

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

I drive my car to work every day.

a vehicle, typically with a driver for hire, used to transport passengers to their destinations in exchange for an amount of money

We hailed a cab to take us to the airport as we were running late for our flight.

a light motor vehicle with a floorboard on which the rider puts their legs, and with wheels of usually small size

He enjoys riding his scooter around the neighborhood to run errands and meet friends.

a ship or boat's upper outside floor

We spent the afternoon on the deck enjoying the view.

the place where the pilot of an aircraft sits

The pilot entered the cockpit before the flight began.

any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.

She placed the leftover food in a container and put it in the fridge.

to go across or to the other side of something

Every morning, he crosses the bridge on his way to work.

the place where a road is crossed by another

The small village is located at the crossroad of two major highways.

the place where two or more things such as roads or railways cross

a road providing access to another road or to a specific place

The access road to the new shopping center is still under construction.

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

The train disappeared into the tunnel with a roar.

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

She walked along the sidewalk on her way to the bus stop.

a marked place where people walk across a street

Make sure to use the crosswalk when crossing the street for safety.

a wide street in a town or city, typically with trees on each side or in the middle

They took a leisurely stroll down the tree-lined boulevard, enjoying the shade on a sunny day.

an area where two or more roads join and all the traffic must move in the same direction around a circular structure

The new traffic circle at the intersection has made it easier to get through the busy area.

an object with a handle and three or four sharp points that we use for picking up and eating food

I gently tapped the glass with a fork to make a sound.

the part of a road where vehicles can go faster due to light traffic there

I took the express lane to avoid the heavy traffic on the main highway.

able to be driven or ridden on rough ground

He bought an off-road vehicle for his mountain trips.

a large, luxurious, and expensive car with a partition between the passengers and the driver

The bride arrived at the wedding venue in a white stretch limousine, making a grand entrance.