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[B2 Level] Cities and Transportation – English vocabulary

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50 English words with meanings: pedestrian, intersection, traffic jam, commute, subway… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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Word list

  1. pedestrian /pə'destriən/ (noun) — a person walking
    Example: The pedestrian waited for the light to turn green.
    Synonyms: walker, foot traveler
  2. intersection /'ɪntər,sɛkʃən/ (noun) — a place where roads cross
    Example: Turn left at the next intersection.
    Synonyms: crossroad, junction
  3. traffic jam /'træfɪk dʒæm/ (noun) — heavy traffic
    Example: We were stuck in a traffic jam for an hour.
    Synonyms: congestion, gridlock
  4. commute /kə'mju:t/ (verb) — travel to and from work
    Example: I commute to work by train every day.
    Synonyms: travel, journey
  5. subway /'sʌbweɪ/ (noun) — an underground train
    Example: The subway is the fastest way to get downtown.
    Synonyms: underground, metro
  6. bus stop /bʌs stɒp/ (noun) — a place where buses stop
    Example: There's a bus stop right outside my apartment.
    Synonyms: bus station, bus terminal
  7. highway /'haɪweɪ/ (noun) — a fast road for cars
    Example: They drove along the highway to the city.
    Synonyms: expressway, motorway
  8. lane /leɪn/ (noun) — one line of traffic on a road
    Example: Stay in the right lane to turn.
    Synonyms: path, route
  9. roundabout /'raʊndəbaʊt/ (noun) — a round road where cars go around
    Example: Drive slowly when entering the roundabout.
    Synonyms: circle, traffic circle
  10. crosswalk /'krɒswɔ:k/ (noun) — a place to cross the street
    Example: Use the crosswalk to cross safely.
    Synonyms: pedestrian crossing
  11. sidewalk /'saɪdwɔ:k/ (noun) — a path for people to walk
    Example: Children play on the sidewalk after school.
    Synonyms: pavement, footpath
  12. bridge /brɪdʒ/ (noun) — a road over water or land
    Example: We walked across the bridge to the park.
    Synonyms: overpass, viaduct
  13. tunnel /'tʌnəl/ (noun) — a road through a hill or underground
    Example: The tunnel connects two parts of the city.
    Synonyms: underpass, subway tunnel
  14. parking lot /'pɑ:rkɪŋ lɒt/ (noun) — a place to park cars
    Example: He left his car in the parking lot.
    Synonyms: car park, garage
  15. building /'bɪldɪŋ/ (noun) — a place with walls and a roof
    Example: That tall building is the city office.
    Synonyms: structure, edifice
  16. apartment /ə'pɑ:tmənt/ (noun) — a home in a big building
    Example: They live in an apartment downtown.
    Synonyms: flat, unit
  17. skyscraper /'skaɪ,skreɪpər/ (noun) — a very tall building
    Example: The new skyscraper changed the city skyline.
    Synonyms: tower, high-rise
  18. taxi /'tæksi/ (noun) — a car you pay to ride
    Example: We took a taxi to the hotel.
    Synonyms: cab, taxicab
  19. motorbike /'moʊtərbaɪk/ (noun) — a two-wheel motor bike
    Example: He rides his motorbike to work.
    Synonyms: motorcycle, bike
  20. bicycle /'baɪsɪkəl/ (noun) — a two-wheel bike you pedal
    Example: She goes to school by bicycle.
    Synonyms: bike, cycle
  21. bus /bʌs/ (noun) — a big vehicle for many people
    Example: The bus arrives every fifteen minutes.
  22. train /treɪn/ (noun) — a long vehicle on tracks
    Example: The train departs at six o’clock.
    Synonyms: rail, locomotive
  23. tram /træm/ (noun) — an electric vehicle that runs on rails in city streets
    Example: We can take the tram to the museum.
    Synonyms: streetcar, trolley
  24. car /kɑ:r/ (noun) — a vehicle people drive
    Example: My father drives a red car.
    Synonyms: automobile, vehicle
  25. parking ticket /'pɑ:rkɪŋ 'tɪkɪt/ (noun) — a ticket for parking illegally
    Example: He had to pay a parking ticket.
    Synonyms: fine, citation
  26. traffic light /'træfɪk laɪt/ (noun) — lights that control traffic
    Example: The traffic light turned green.
    Synonyms: stoplight, signal light
  27. road sign /roʊd saɪn/ (noun) — a sign that gives road information
    Example: You must follow the road signs.
    Synonyms: signpost, marker
  28. one-way street /'wʌn weɪ stri:t/ (noun) — a road where traffic goes one way
    Example: Do not drive backward on a one-way street.
  29. speed limit /spi:d 'lɪmɪt/ (noun) — the fastest speed allowed
    Example: The speed limit here is 50 kilometers per hour.
  30. seat belt /si:t belt/ (noun) — a belt that keeps you safe in a car
    Example: Always wear your seat belt while driving.

…and 20 more words in this set.

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