Transportation Vocabulary Words in English

If you want to learn the most common transportation vocabulary, you’re in the right place. We have all the transport vocab words you need to know. Get from one place to another in style!

Transportation Vocabulary List

Have a look at these transportation vocabulary words in English. If you don’t know what one is, scroll down to the next section to see the pictures.

airplane
ambulance
baby carriage
balloon
bicycle
boat
bus
carriage
crane
cement mixer
dump truck
fire engine
forklift
helicopter
motorcycle
mountain bike
police car
recycling truck
rowboat
scooter
skateboard
subway
taxi
tractor
train
tram/streetcar
van

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Transportation Vocabulary in English, with Pictures

Check out these transport words, along with pictures.

airplane

ambulance

baby carriage

balloon

bicycle

boat

bus

carriage

cement mixer

crane

dump truck

fire engine

forklift

helicopter

motorcycle

mountain bike

police car

recycling truck

rowboat

scooter

skateboard

subway

taxi

tractor

train

tram/streetcar

van

Transport Vocab Chart

Have a look at this handy chart, filled with the most common kinds of vehicles and transportation options.

English Transportation Vocabulary FAQs

There are a number of common questions that people have about how to get from one place to another. Here are the answers to some of the most popular ones.

What is a bicycle?

A bicycle is a two-wheeled human-powered vehicle.

What is a car?

A car is a motorized vehicle with four wheels, designed for road transportation.

What is a bus?

A bus is a large vehicle used to transport multiple passengers on established routes.

What is a train?

A train is a set of connected vehicles that run on tracks, used for transporting people or goods.

What is a subway?

A subway is an underground electric train system within a city.

What is an airplane?

An airplane is a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and jet engines for air travel.

What is a boat?

A boat is a watercraft designed for travel on rivers, lakes, seas, or oceans.

What is a helicopter?

A helicopter is a type of aircraft with rotating blades that allow it to take off and land vertically.

What is a scooter?

A scooter is a small two-wheeled vehicle, often with a motor, used for short-distance travel.

What is a skateboard?

A skateboard is a flat board with wheels used for personal transportation and tricks.

What is a hot air balloon?

A hot air balloon is a large balloon filled with hot air that allows it to float and carry passengers.

What is a ferry?

A ferry is a boat or ship used to transport people, vehicles, or goods across bodies of water.

Vehicles Guessing Game

Learn More English Vocabulary

Now that you’ve mastered the words for getting from one place to another, it’s time to turn your attention to other things. Here are a few suggestions:

Transport Names in English: Join the Conversation

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