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Travel and transport – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: catch (a bus/train), coach, cycle, cyclist, excess baggage… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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Word list

  1. catch (a bus/train) /kætʃ/ (verb) — to get on a bus or train before it leaves
    Example: We need to catch the 8:15 train.
    Synonyms: board, take
  2. coach /koʊtʃ/ (noun) — a comfortable long-distance bus
    Example: We took a coach to the city.
    Synonyms: bus, motorcoach
  3. cycle /'saɪkəl/ (verb) — to travel by bicycle
    Example: I cycle to work every day.
    Synonyms: ride a bike, bike
  4. cyclist /'saɪklɪst/ (noun) — a person who rides a bicycle
    Example: The cyclist wore a helmet.
    Synonyms: bicyclist, rider
  5. excess baggage /ɪk'sɛs 'bæɡɪdʒ/ (noun) — bags that are heavier or more than allowed
    Example: You may have to pay for excess baggage.
    Synonyms: extra baggage, overweight luggage
  6. flight /flaɪt/ (noun) — a trip through the air in an aircraft
    Example: Our flight was delayed by two hours.
    Synonyms: air trip, plane trip
  7. journey /'dʒɜ:rni/ (noun) — a trip from one place to another
    Example: The journey took us three hours.
    Synonyms: trip, travel
  8. landing /'lændɪŋ/ (noun) — the act of a plane coming down onto the ground
    Example: The landing was smooth and quick.
    Synonyms: touchdown, arrival
  9. lorry /'lɒri/ (noun) — a large truck for carrying goods
    Example: The lorry was full of boxes.
    Synonyms: truck, lorry truck
  10. luggage /'lʌɡɪdʒ/ (noun) — bags and cases used for carrying clothes and other things
    Example: Please put your luggage on the cart.
    Synonyms: bags, baggage
  11. motorbike /'moʊtərbaɪk/ (noun) — a two-wheeled vehicle with an engine
    Example: He rode his motorbike to work.
    Synonyms: motorcycle, bike
  12. on board /ɑ:n bɔ:rd/ (phrase) — inside a ship, plane, or train
    Example: All passengers are on board.
    Synonyms: aboard, inside, on the ship
  13. passenger /'pæsɪndʒə(r)/ (noun) — a person who is traveling in a vehicle or plane
    Example: The passenger fastened her seat belt.
    Synonyms: traveler, rider
  14. plane /pleɪn/ (noun) — a flying vehicle with wings that carries people or goods through the air
    Example: The plane landed late.
    Synonyms: airplane, aircraft, jet
  15. platform /'plætfɔ:rm/ (noun) — the raised area beside train tracks where passengers wait
    Example: Please wait on the platform.
    Synonyms: station platform, train platform
  16. public transport /,pʌblɪk 'trænspɔ:rt/ (noun) — buses, trains, and other transport used by many people
    Example: We use public transport to get to work.
    Synonyms: public transit, mass transit
  17. ride [a bike] (verb) — to travel on a bicycle
    Example: She rides her bike to school every day.
    Synonyms: cycle, bike
  18. runway /'rʌnweɪ/ (noun) — a long flat strip where planes take off and land
    Example: The plane rolled down the runway.
    Synonyms: airstrip, landing strip
  19. sail /seɪl/ (verb) — to travel on water in a boat with sails
    Example: They sailed across the lake.
    Synonyms: travel by boat, go by sail
  20. sailor /'seɪlər/ (noun) — a person who works on a ship
    Example: The sailor worked on a cargo ship.
    Synonyms: seaman, deckhand
  21. season ticket /'si:zn ,tɪkɪt/ (noun) — a ticket that lets you travel many times for a period
    Example: I have a season ticket for the train.
    Synonyms: pass, travel pass
  22. take-off /'teɪk ɒf/ (noun) — the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground
    Example: The take-off was delayed by fog.
    Synonyms: departure, launch
  23. taxi rank /'tæksi ræŋk/ (noun) — a place where taxis wait for passengers
    Example: The taxi rank is outside the station.
    Synonyms: taxi stand, cab rank
  24. terminal (building) /'tɜ:mɪnəl 'bɪldɪŋ/ (noun) — the building where passengers wait and check in at an airport
    Example: We waited in the terminal building.
    Synonyms: airport terminal, departure hall
  25. truck /trʌk/ (noun) — a large motor vehicle used for carrying goods
    Example: The truck delivered the furniture.
    Synonyms: lorry, heavy truck
  26. unpack /ʌn'pæk/ (verb) — to take things out of a bag or box
    Example: Please unpack your bag.
    Synonyms: empty, unload, take out

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