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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In the years ahead, two new bus rapid transit lines will roll along both Rice and Jackson streets. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 July 2025 Solutions like bus rapid transit, light rail and personal rapid transit deliver better return on investment at significantly lower cost. Rob Means, Mercury News, 5 July 2025 Related Articles Bus rapid transit boosted business for some cities; others lost beloved local shops. John Meyer, Denver Post, 15 May 2025 The project team said their vision could be a temporary way to activate the tunnels as funds are raised and plans are made for rapid transit. Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 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 Jul. 2025.

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rapid transit

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

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