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public transport
UK/ˈpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt/US/ˈpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːrt/PUB·lic TRANS·port
transportation available for the general public, such as buses, trains, and subways
Examples
“Using public transport in big cities is often cheaper than taxis.”
“Many tourists rely on public transport to get around the city.”
“Public transport can be crowded during rush hour.”
Band 8 sentence
“I prefer using public transport when visiting European cities because it's efficient and reduces environmental impact.”
Collocations
- use public transport
- get around by public transport
- public transport system
Word family
Common mistakes
the public transports→public transport
I take public transports to work→I take public transport to work
get by transport public→get around by public transport
Say it for a higher band
5bus→6public transportation→7+public transport
Synonyms
public transportation
Easily confused
public transportation
“In New York, public transportation includes buses and the subway.”
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