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Basic Nouns - Transportation

Here you will learn some English nouns related to transportation such as "subway", "scooter", and "submarine".

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car
car
[noun]

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

Ex: I drive my car to work every day. 
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bicycle
bicycle
[noun]

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

Ex: He enjoys going on long bicycle rides in the countryside. 
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bus
bus
[noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex: I prefer sitting near the window when I'm on the bus. 
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train
train
[noun]

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

Ex: I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train. 
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subway
subway
[noun]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

Ex: I like reading a book during my subway ride. 
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motorcycle

a vehicle with two wheels, powered by an engine

Ex: He rides his motorcycle to work every day. 
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scooter
scooter
[noun]

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

Ex: He enjoys riding his scooter around the neighborhood to run errands and meet friends. 
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taxi
taxi
[noun]

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

Ex: I called a taxi to pick me up from my hotel. 
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airplane
airplane
[noun]

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

Ex: I always feel excited when the airplane takes off. 
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helicopter

a large aircraft with metal blades on top that go around

Ex: The helicopter blades spun rapidly as it prepared for takeoff. 
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rollerblade

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

Ex: She wore her rollerblades to the park for a quick skate. 
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trolley
trolley
[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
boat
[noun]

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

Ex: The boat captain guided us through the narrow canals of the city. 
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ship
ship
[noun]

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

Ex: The captain navigated the ship through rough waters with skill and expertise. 
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van
van
[noun]

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

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

a powered railroad vehicle that pulls a train along

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ferry
ferry
[noun]

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

Ex: They took the ferry across the bay to reach the island. 
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canoe
canoe
[noun]

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

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

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

Ex: He enjoys riding his skateboard around the neighborhood, doing tricks and jumps at the local skate park. 
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jet ski
jet ski
[noun]

a small motorized vehicle that one can ride like a motorcycle on water

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kayak
kayak
[noun]

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

Ex: They rented a kayak for a day of exploring the scenic coastline and hidden coves. 
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yacht
yacht
[noun]

a large boat with an engine used for pleasure trips

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cruise ship

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

Ex: We booked a vacation on a cruise ship that sailed through the Caribbean. 
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rickshaw
rickshaw
[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

Ex: Tourists enjoyed a scenic ride through the bustling streets of Bangkok in a traditional rickshaw. 
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cable car
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

Ex: The cable car took us to the top of the mountain for a breathtaking view. 
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sled
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
monorail
[noun]

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

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

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

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

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

Ex: The Space Shuttle program operated by NASA allowed astronauts to travel to and from space from 1981 to 2011. 
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jet
jet
[noun]

a very fast aircraft with jet engines

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paraglider

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

Ex: The paraglider was packed carefully into the van after the flight. 
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zip line
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

Ex: The kids couldn’t wait to try the zip line at the adventure park. 
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submarine
submarine
[noun]

a warship that can operate both on and under water

Ex: The submarine submerged silently beneath the waves, evading detection from enemy radar. 
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truck
truck
[noun]

a large road vehicle used for carrying goods

Ex: The truck carried a load of construction materials to the building site. 
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limousine
limousine
[noun]

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

Ex: The bride arrived at the wedding venue in a white stretch limousine, making a grand entrance. 
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minivan
minivan
[noun]

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

Ex: They bought a minivan for their growing family. 
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off-road vehicle

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

Ex: The off-road vehicle easily handled the rocky trail during our camping trip. 
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sport utility vehicle

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

Ex: They bought an SUV for their family road trips. 
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sedan
sedan
[noun]

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

Ex: He purchased a sedan for his daily commute to work. 
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hatchback
hatchback
[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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coupe
coupe
[noun]

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

Ex: The new coupé I bought is perfect for weekend drives along the coast. 
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forklift
forklift
[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

Ex: The warehouse worker used the forklift to move large pallets of goods to the storage area. 
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crane
crane
[noun]

a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects

Ex: The construction site buzzed with activity as the crane lifted steel beams into place for the new skyscraper. 
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cherry picker

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ex: After filling the dump truck with sand, they drove it to the building site. 
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compact car

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

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

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

Ex: They loaded the station wagon with camping gear for the trip. 
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spacecraft

a vehicle designed to travel in space

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