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mass transitpublic transportation systems that carry large numbers of people, typically including buses, trains, and subways

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: public transportation systems that carry large numbers of people, typically including buses, trains, and subways

Pronunciation (IPA): /mæs ˈtrænzɪt/

Example Sentences

  • Jake switched from driving to using mass transit and accidentally became a subway philosopher, solving world problems between stations.
  • The new mass transit app was so user-friendly that even grandparents started taking selfies on buses.
  • Mass transit ridership increased by 40% after the city introduced free Wi-Fi on all trains and buses.

mass transit

NOUN

[/mæs ˈtrænzɪt/]

public transportation systems that carry large numbers of people, typically including buses, trains, and subways

public transportation systems that carry large numbers of people, typically including buses, trains, and subways
💡 Concept

public transportation systems that carry large numbers of people, typically including buses, trains, and subways

Mass transit through granite, beneath our planet!
🎵 Rhyme

Mass transit through granite, beneath our planet!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/mæs ˈtrænzɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/mæs ˈtrænzɪt/

🌳Etymology

Rootmass

🎵Rhyme

planetgranitehabit
planet
granite
habit

🔗Collocations

mass transit system
expand mass transit
efficient mass transit
use mass transit
mass transit network
rely on mass transit

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Jake switched from driving to using mass transit and accidentally became a subway philosopher, solving world problems between stations.

😄 Fun example

The new mass transit app was so user-friendly that even grandparents started taking selfies on buses.

Mass transit ridership increased by 40% after the city introduced free Wi-Fi on all trains and buses.

😄 Fun example

The mayor's proposal to improve mass transit included hover-buses, which made commuting feel like a sci-fi movie.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

public transportationpublic transiturban transportcollective transport

Antonyms

private transportindividual transportpersonal vehicle

Related

subwaybus rapid transitcommuter raillight railtransportation hub

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