rapid transit

noun

: fast passenger transportation (as by subway) in urban areas

Examples of rapid transit in a Sentence

We'll use rapid transit to get from the airport to the hotel.
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Most call for all or some of the Silver Line from the airport to southeast Mecklenburg County to be converted to bus rapid transit. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025 The Gold Line bus rapid transit service between St. Paul and Woodbury begins Saturday. Axios Twin Cities, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025 The latter had closed in June 2024 after 28 years on the block, with owner Charlie Puma saying he was concerned about the potential effects of the East Colfax bus rapid transit construction project, which was approaching from the west. John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025 Neil Austin’s lighting, Gareth Fry’s sound, Imogen Heap’s musical compositions and Jamie Harrison’s illusions and magic harmonize to perfection on a set by Christine Jones that’s built for rapid transit. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rapid transit

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rapid transit was in 1873

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“Rapid transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapid%20transit. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

rapid transit

noun
: fast public passenger transportation (as by subway) in cities

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