Transport Definition

transport
noun
  1. something that serves as a means of transportation
  2. an exchange of molecules (and their kinetic energy and momentum) across the boundary between adjacent layers of a fluid or across cell membranes
  3. the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
  4. a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion; "listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens
  5. a mechanism that transports magnetic tape across the read/write heads of a tape playback/recorder
  6. the act of moving something from one location to another
verb
  1. move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
  2. move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body; "You must carry your camping gear"; "carry the suitcases to the car"; "This train is carrying nuclear waste"; "These pipes carry waste water into the river"
  3. hold spellbound
  4. transport commercially
  5. send from one person or place to another; "transmit a message"

"Transport" in song lyrics

See how transport is used in real songs:

  • "Coke white transport"
    500 f/ Husalah, The Jacka, Big T, Lil' Tone — 50 Bullets
  • "In Chicago you can't rely on public transport"
    Alltruisms — Jalopy
  • "Oh, there goes Bentley going to Maybach for a transport"
    Da Band f/ Madd Rapper — Cheers to Me Mr. Bentley

Usage tips for "transport"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "transport" 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 transport to find words that pair well.

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