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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Gas stations are generally banned within 600 feet of a bus rapid transit stop. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025 The ordinance already prohibits loitering at streetcar and bus rapid transit stops. David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025 The study looks at how existing streets and highways in the Triangle could be expanded or altered to provide dedicated lanes for buses, one of the basic features of bus rapid transit. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2025 The city wanted to pool the dollars intended for the improvements with the much costlier plan to bring a bus rapid transit system to East Colfax, said Hilarie Portell, the executive director of the district, which is just west of Monaco Parkway. Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 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 30 Oct. 2025.

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rapid transit

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

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