Traffic Definition
traffic
noun
- the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
- buying and selling; especially illicit trade
- the amount of activity over a communication system during a given period of time; "heavy traffic overloaded the trunk lines"; "traffic on the internet is lightest during the night"
- social or verbal interchange (usually followed by `with')
verb
- deal illegally; "traffic drugs"
- trade or deal a commodity; "They trafficked with us for gold"
"Traffic" in song lyrics
See how traffic is used in real songs:
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"Mood swinging upon the barnstorm with perpendicular traffic"
Aesop Rock — Sick Friend -
"lifeline defined traffic"
Aesop Rock — The Tugboat Complex -
"I thought it was a myth a honey could stop traffic"
Akrobatik — U Got It
Words that rhyme with traffic
Usage tips for "traffic"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "traffic" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for traffic to find words that pair well.