Lingo

Transportation

50 Words

25m

car
1.
car
Noun

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.

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bicycle
2.
bi
cy
cle
Noun

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

He enjoys going on long bicycle rides in the countryside.

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bus
3.
bus
Noun

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

I prefer sitting near the window when I'm on the bus.

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train
4.
train
Noun

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train.

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subway
5.
sub
way
Noun

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

I like reading a book during my subway ride.

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motorcycle
6.
mo
tor
cy
cle
Noun

a vehicle with two wheels, powered by an engine

He rides his motorcycle to work every day.

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scooter
7.
scoo
ter
Noun

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.

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taxi
8.
tax
i
Noun

a car that has a driver whom we pay to take us to different places

I called a taxi to pick me up from my hotel.

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airplane
9.
air
plane
Noun

a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

I always feel excited when the airplane takes off.

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helicopter
10.
he
li
cop
ter
Noun

a large aircraft with metal blades on top that go around

The helicopter blades spun rapidly as it prepared for takeoff.

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rollerblade
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ro
ller
blade
Noun

(trademark) a boot with a line of small wheels at its bottom that is used for skating

She wore her rollerblades to the park for a quick skate.

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trolley
12.
tro
lley
Noun

a vehicle that runs on electricity, moving on a rail in streets of a town or city to carry passengers

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boat
13.
boat
Noun

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

The boat captain guided us through the narrow canals of the city.

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ship
14.
ship
Noun

a large boat, used for carrying passengers or goods across the sea

The captain navigated the ship through rough waters with skill and expertise.

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van
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van
Noun

a big vehicle without back windows, smaller than a truck, used for carrying people or things

The family loaded their camping gear into the van and set off on their weekend adventure.

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locomotive
16.
lo
co
mo
tive
Noun

a powered railroad vehicle that pulls a train along

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ferry
17.
fe
rry
Noun

a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water

They took the ferry across the bay to reach the island.

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canoe
18.
ca
noe
Noun

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

They paddled their canoe along the tranquil river, enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

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skateboard
19.
skate
board
Noun

a small board with two sets of wheels we stand on to move around by pushing one foot down

He enjoys riding his skateboard around the neighborhood, doing tricks and jumps at the local skate park.

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jet ski
Verb

to ride on water by operating a small, motorized vehicle called a jet ski

He loves to jet ski across the lake during the summer weekends.

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kayak
21.
kayak
Noun

a type of boat that is light and has an opening in the top in which the paddler sits

They rented a kayak for a day of exploring the scenic coastline and hidden coves.

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yacht
22.
yacht
Noun

a large boat with an engine used for pleasure trips

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cruise ship
23.
cruise ship
Noun

a big ship for vacation trips, usually with fun things to do and entertainment on board

We booked a vacation on a cruise ship that sailed through the Caribbean.

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rickshaw
24.
rick
shaw
Noun

a doorless two-wheeled vehicle that holds one or two passengers and is drawn by a person walking or cycling, used in South East Asia

Tourists enjoyed a scenic ride through the bustling streets of Bangkok in a traditional rickshaw.

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cable car
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cable car
Noun

a type of transportation system in which a cabin or car is suspended and moved along a cable, often used on hills or mountains for scenic views or access to remote areas

The cable car took us to the top of the mountain for a breathtaking view.

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sled
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sled
Noun

a vehicle often pulled by horses used for carrying people over snow from one place to the other

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monorail
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mo
no
rail
Noun

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

The city implemented a monorail system to alleviate traffic congestion and provide efficient public transportation.

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recreational vehicle
Noun

a motorized or towable vehicle equipped with living amenities, designed for temporary accommodation and travel enjoyment

They traveled across the country in their spacious recreational vehicle, stopping at national parks along the way.

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space shuttle
29.
space shuttle
Noun

a vehicle designed and used to go to space and return multiple times

The Space Shuttle program operated by NASA allowed astronauts to travel to and from space from 1981 to 2011.

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jet
30.
jet
Noun

a very fast aircraft with jet engines

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pa
rag
li
der
Noun

a big, colorful, and light kite that people use to fly in the sky

The paraglider was packed carefully into the van after the flight.

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zip line
Noun

an outdoor recreational activity and adventure sport where participants ride along a cable or wire, often suspended between two elevated points, using a harness and pulley system, experiencing a thrilling and fast-paced aerial ride

The kids couldn’t wait to try the zip line at the adventure park.

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submarine
33.
sub
ma
rine
Noun

a warship that can operate both on and under water

The submarine submerged silently beneath the waves, evading detection from enemy radar.

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truck
34.
truck
Noun

a large road vehicle used for carrying goods

The truck carried a load of construction materials to the building site.

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limousine
35.
li
mou
sine
Noun

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.

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minivan
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mi
ni
van
Noun

a large car that is similar to a van and can seat up to eight or nine people

They bought a minivan for their growing family.

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off-road vehicle
Noun

a type of vehicle designed to be used on rough or uneven surfaces, like dirt trails or rocky terrain, rather than on smooth roads

The off-road vehicle easily handled the rocky trail during our camping trip.

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sport utility vehicle
Noun

a large car in which the engine delivers power to all four wheels

They bought an SUV for their family road trips.

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sedan
39.
se
dan
Noun

a car having a closed body with two or four doors and a separated trunk in the back

He purchased a sedan for his daily commute to work.

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hatchback
40.
hatch
back
Noun

a car with a rear door that swings upward, providing access to the cargo area, and usually has a shared space for passengers and cargo

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cou
pe
Noun

a car with a fixed roof, two doors, and a compact size, often designed for style and performance rather than spaciousness

The new coupé I bought is perfect for weekend drives along the coast.

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fork
lift
Noun

a powerful truck with forks at the front that is used to lift and move heavy materials, commonly found in places like warehouses and construction sites

The warehouse worker used the forklift to move large pallets of goods to the storage area.

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crane
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crane
Noun

a large, long-necked wading bird, typically found in marshes, wetlands, and plains worldwide

The sandhill crane migrated across the valley.

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cherry picker
Noun

a type of elevated platform machinery that features a hydraulic or articulated arm with a platform at the end, enabling workers to access elevated areas for maintenance, construction, or other tasks

The technician used a cherry picker to access the power lines and perform the necessary repairs.

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trailer truck
Noun

a large vehicle composed of a tractor unit that pulls a separate trailer, commonly used for transporting goods over long distances on highways

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pickup truck
Noun

a vehicle with an open cargo area at the back, usually separated from the cab, designed for hauling goods, equipment, or transporting smaller loads

I used my pickup truck to move the furniture to my new apartment.

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dump truck
Noun

a heavy-duty vehicle with a bed that can be tilted or raised at the front, allowing it to unload its contents by tipping them out behind the truck

After filling the dump truck with sand, they drove it to the building site.

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compact car
Noun

an automobile that is smaller than a full-sized car, making it easier to drive and park in tight spaces

The compact car was ideal for navigating through crowded city streets, its small size making parking a breeze.

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station wagon
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station wagon
Noun

a longer-bodied vehicle with a rear cargo area that is part of the passenger compartment, often with a rear hatchback or tailgate for cargo access

They loaded the station wagon with camping gear for the trip.

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spacecraft
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space
craft
Noun

a vehicle designed to travel in space

The spacecraft was launched to explore Mars and collect data about the planet's surface and atmosphere.

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