interurban

[ in-ter-ur-buhn ]
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adjective
  1. of, located in, or operating between two or more cities or towns.

noun
  1. a train, bus, etc., or a transportation system operating between cities.

Origin of interurban

1
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; inter- + urban

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How to use interurban in a sentence

  • Inquiries at the interurban office developed the fact that sufficient cars could not be had to accommodate the crowd.

    The Everett massacre | Walker C. Smith
  • She saw Mrs. Frennette in Everett only when they were on the same interurban car leaving for Seattle after the tragedy.

    The Everett massacre | Walker C. Smith