فهرست
Automobile
Title: Automobile
Pronunciation: aw-tuh-muh-beel
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a vehicle designed for transportation on roads, typically with four wheels and powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: aw-tuh-muh-BEEL
Synonym: car, vehicle
Opposite: pedestrian
Example
My dream is to own a vintage automobile
Cab
Title: Cab
Pronunciation: kab
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a vehicle for hire with a driver, used by a single passenger or small group of passengers, typically for a short distance journey
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: kab
Synonym: taxi, hackney carriage
Opposite: private car
Example
I took a cab to the airport this morning
Double-dicker
Title: Double-dicker
Pronunciation: duhb-uhl-dik-er
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: duhb-uhl-DIK-er
Opposite: single-decker bus
A bus with two levels or decks
The double-decker bus is a popular tourist attraction in London
Freight car
Title: Freight car
Pronunciation: freyt kahr
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: freyt kahr
Synonym: goods wagon, boxcar
Opposite: passenger car
A railway wagon designed for the transportation of goods or freight
The freight car was loaded with crates of vegetables
Freight train
Title: Freight train
Pronunciation: freyt treyn
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: freyt treyn
Synonym: goods train, cargo train
Opposite: passenger train
A train designed for the transportation of goods or freight
The freight train was delayed due to a mechanical issue
Garbage truck
Title: Garbage truck
Pronunciation: gahr-bij truhk
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a vehicle designed for collecting and transporting waste materials from households and businesses to a landfill or recycling center
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: gahr-bij truhk
Synonym: waste truck, refuse truck
Opposite: recycling truck
Example
The garbage truck comes every Wednesday to pick up our trash
Jeep
Title: Jeep
Pronunciation: jeep
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a small, rugged vehicle designed for off-road travel, often used by the military or for recreational purposes
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: jeep
Synonym: off-road vehicle, SUV
Opposite: sedan
Example
We rented a jeep to explore the rocky terrain of the national park
Limo
Title: Limo
Pronunciation: lee-moh
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a large, luxurious car typically driven by a chauffeur and used for special occasions or transportation of VIPs
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: plural form is limousines
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: lee-moh
Synonym: limousine car, stretch limo
Opposite: economy car
Example
The bride arrived at the wedding in a white stretch limo
Monorail
Title: Monorail
Pronunciation: mon-uh-reyl
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a train or system of trains that run on a single rail or track, often elevated or suspended above the ground
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: mon-uh-REYL
Synonym: single rail train, suspended railway
Opposite: multi-track train
Example
The monorail is a popular mode of transportation at many theme parks
Moped
Title: Moped
Pronunciation: moh-ped
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a small, low-powered motorized bicycle or scooter, often used for short distance travel or commuting
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: moh-ped
Synonym: scooter, motorbike
Opposite: car
Example
My dad used to ride his moped to work every day when he was younger
Moving van
Title: Moving van
Pronunciation: moo-ving van
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a large vehicle designed for transporting furniture and other household items during a move or relocation
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: moo-ving van
Synonym: moving truck, removal van
Opposite: personal car
Example
We rented a moving van to transport our belongings to our new home
Rickshaw
Title: Rickshaw
Pronunciation: rik-shaw
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: also spelled “ricksha”
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: rik-shaw
Synonym: cycle rickshaw, pedicab
Opposite: car
A small, two-wheeled vehicle pulled by a person, typically used for transportation in parts of Asia
We took a rickshaw ride through the crowded streets of Old Delhi
RV
Title: RV
Pronunciation: ahr-vee
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a recreational vehicle designed for living accommodations while traveling, often equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ahr-vee
Synonym: motorhome, camper
Opposite: sedan
Example
They traveled across the country in their RV, stopping at national parks along the way
snowplow
Title: snowplow
Pronunciation: snoh-plou
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: snoh-plou
Synonym: snow blower, snow thrower
Opposite: lawn mower
A vehicle equipped with a large blade used for clearing snow from roads and other surfaces
The snowplow cleared the roads after the winter storm
Tram
Title: Tram
Pronunciation: tram
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: tram
Synonym: streetcar, trolley
Opposite: car
A vehicle that runs on tracks, typically used for transportation in urban areas or at theme parks
We took the tram to get around the city center
Airbus
Title: Airbus
Pronunciation: air-buhs
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: air-buhs
Synonym: commercial airplane, jetliner
Opposite: private jet
a large commercial aircraft manufactured by the European company Airbus
We flew on an Airbus A380 for our international flight
Airliner
Title: Airliner
Pronunciation: air-lahy-ner
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: air-lahy-ner
Synonym: commercial airplane, jetliner
Opposite: private jet
a large commercial aircraft used for transporting passengers and cargo over long distances
The airline added new routes with larger airliners to accommodate more passengers
Hovercraft
Title: Hovercraft
Pronunciation: hoh-ver-kraft
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: hoh-ver-kraft
Synonym: air-cushion vehicle, ACV
Opposite: boat
a vehicle that travels over water or land on a cushion of air created by fans or propellers
The hovercraft provided a unique and exciting way to tour the coastline
Jumbo jet
Title: Jumbo jet
Pronunciation: juhm-boh jet
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a large commercial aircraft with a two-story passenger cabin and high fuel capacity for long-distance flights
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: juhm-boh jet
Synonym: Boeing 747, wide-body aircraft
Opposite: small plane
Example
The jumbo jet took off from the runway with over 500 passengers on board
Zepplin
Title: Zepplin
Pronunciation: zep-uh-lin
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: zep-uh-lin
Synonym: airship, blimp
Opposite: submarine
a type of airship that is lifted and propelled by gas-filled compartments and engines
The zeppelin provided a unique and luxurious way to travel in the early 20th century
Vessel
Title: Vessel
Pronunciation: ves-uhl
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: vessels (plural)
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ves-uhl
Synonym: ship, boat
Opposite: airplane
A large boat or ship used for transportation of people or goods across water
The vessel sailed across the ocean to deliver supplies to a remote island
Cruiser
Title: Cruiser
Pronunciation: kroo-zer
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: cruisers (plural)
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: kroo-zer
Synonym: warship, battleship
Opposite: cargo ship
A large, fast, and powerful ship used for long voyages or military purposes
The navy deployed several cruisers to patrol the disputed waters
canoe
Title: canoe
Pronunciation: kuh-noo
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: canoes (plural)
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: kuh-noo
Synonym: paddleboat, rowboat
Opposite: motorboat
a narrow, lightweight boat pointed at both ends and propelled by paddles
We rented a canoe to explore the calm lake and enjoy the scenery
kayak
Title: kayak
Pronunciation: kah-yak
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: kayaks (plural)
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: kah-yak
Synonym: canoe, paddleboat
Opposite: motorboat
a narrow, lightweight boat with a covered deck and propelled by a double-bladed paddle
The kayak allowed us to navigate through the narrow river and observe wildlife up close
Lifeboat
Title: Lifeboat
Pronunciation: lahyf-boht
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: lifeboats (plural)
Definition: a small boat carried on a larger vessel for use in emergencies or to transport passengers and crew to shore
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: lahyf-boht
Synonym: rescue boat, emergency boat
Opposite: yacht
Example
The crew quickly launched the lifeboats when the ship started sinking
powerboat
Title: powerboat
Pronunciation: pou-er-boht
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: powerboats (plural)
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: pou-er-boht
Synonym: motorboat, speedboat
Opposite: sailboat
a boat equipped with a powerful engine for speed and performance on the water
We went water skiing behind the powerboat on the lake
speedboat
Title: speedboat
Pronunciation: speed-boht
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: speedboats (plural)
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: speed-boht
Synonym: powerboat, motorboat
Opposite: sailboat
a small, fast boat designed for speed and agility on the water
The speedboat raced across the bay, leaving a trail of white foam behind
Integrated
Title: Integrated
Pronunciation: in-ti-grey-tid
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: integrate (verb), integration (noun)
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: transitive
Stress marks: in-ti-grey-tid
Synonym: unified, consolidated
Opposite: fragmented
combined or unified into a whole; functioning as a complete unit
The integrated system allowed us to control all the devices from a single interface
viaduct
Title: viaduct
Pronunciation: vahy-uh-duhkt
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: viaducts (plural)
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: vahy-uh-duhkt
Synonym: bridge, overpas
Opposite: tunnel
a bridge-like structure that carries a road or railway over a valley, river, or other obstacle
The viaduct spanned the river and provided a scenic view of the surrounding landscape
submarine
Title: submarine
Pronunciation: suhb-muh-reen
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: submarines (plural)
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: suhb-muh-reen
Synonym: sub, U-boat
Opposite: aircraft carrier
a watercraft designed to operate underwater, either for military purposes or scientific research
The submarine dived to a depth of 500 meters to explore the ocean floor
