transport — the movement of people or goods from one place to another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the movement of people or goods from one place to another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrænspɔːrt/
Example Sentences
- My dad's job is to transport pizza, but he always arrives with empty boxes.
- The school bus transports 50 students every morning.
- This app helps you find the best transport route to your destination.
transport
NOUN[/ˈtrænspɔːrt/]
the movement of people or goods from one place to another
The trucks transported food and medicine to the remote village.
The transport ships carried containers from one port to another. (TRANS + PORT → ships moving goods from port to port)
The transport bus took the travelers to the airport, where they showed their passports.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Transport derives from Latin 'transportare', a compound verb combining 'trans' (across) and 'portare' (to carry). The word originally meant to carry or convey something from one place to another across a distance.
Breakdown
trans- (across) + portare (to carry). The prefix 'trans-' indicates movement across or beyond, while 'portare' is the Latin root meaning to bear or convey.
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📝Examples
“My dad's job is to transport pizza, but he always arrives with empty boxes.”
“The school bus transports 50 students every morning.”
“This app helps you find the best transport route to your destination.”
“Ancient people used camels to transport goods across the desert.”
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