transit

/ˈtɹæn.sɪt/noun

The movement of people or goods from one place to another, especially by public transportation; also, the vehicles that carry them.

Example sentences

“The package was damaged in transit.”
“Many commuters rely on public transit to get to work.”

'In transit' means currently being moved: 'the package is in transit'. 'Public transit' is the usual American term for buses and trains.

Synonyms for transit

transport
transportation

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Related words

shuttleA bus, train, or other vehicle that travels regularly back and forth between fixed points.migrateTo move from one area to another at regular times, often with the changing seasons.gondolaA long, narrow boat with raised ends, moved along with a single oar, and traditionally used on the canals of Venice.expatSomeone living for a time in a country that is not their own, often for work, training, or study.canoeA light, narrow boat that one or more people move through the water using paddles with a single blade.nomadA person belonging to a group that moves from place to place with their animals instead of settling in one home.