rapid transit
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of rapid transit
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The capital’s rapid transit system, a testament to the value of good public design, is a work of Brutalist beauty and timeless civic dignity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Many people in Jakarta think highly of him for implementing a mass rapid transit system and managing the coronavirus pandemic.
From New York Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
An aerial rapid transit project from Union Station to Dodger Stadium sounds like a happy answer to Los Angeles’ traffic woes and game day gridlock.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2024
Industry group Rio Onibus said 20 of the vehicles were city buses, five were part of the city's rapid transit fleet and the remainder were chartered or tourism buses.
From Reuters ● Oct. 24, 2023
A week later Bobby was back at the Marshall to play in the weekly speed tournament—christened the “Tuesday Night Rapid Transit” in homage to the New York City rapid transit subway system.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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