Public Transportation Terms

noun a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theater, an airplane, or a train

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• Please make sure to walk down the correct aisle to find your seat in the theater.
• Let's meet in the snack aisle at the grocery store.
• I'll be cruising down the cereal aisle for some late-night snacks.
• She walked down the aisle towards her future husband with a smile on her face.

noun an opening, such as a door, gate, or passage, that allows access to a place

verb to fill with wonder and delight, holding one's attention completely

• The grand entrance to the museum was adorned with intricate carvings and statues.
• Hey, meet me at the entrance of the mall so we can grab some food.
• I snuck in through the back entrance to the party last night.
• His impressive skills in negotiation were his entrance into the world of business.

noun a person or vehicle that passes by

verb to go past or move beyond something

• As I was walking to the office, I saw a few colleagues pass by without acknowledging me.
• I always wave to the neighbors when they pass by on their evening walk.
• I can't believe I just let that opportunity pass me by.
• Time seems to pass by so quickly when you're having fun.

noun a person who rides, especially one who rides horses, bicycles, motorcycles, etc.

• The rider on the horse guided the animal with expert precision.
• The bike rider zoomed past us on the trail.
• That rider dude is always up for an adventure.
• As a leader, she was the rider of change within the organization.

noun an underground electric railroad

• The subway system in New York City is one of the oldest and busiest in the world.
• Let's take the subway to get to the concert tonight.
• I love grabbing a sub at the subway for lunch.
• She felt like she was stuck in a subway tunnel with no way out of her current situation.

noun a person who works on a train, typically as a conductor or engineer

• The trainman ensured that all passengers boarded the train safely.
• The trainman helped everyone get on the train without any issues.
• The trainman made sure everyone hopped on the train smoothly.
• The trainman guided us onto the train like a shepherd leading his flock.