Traffic
Meaning
Vehicles moving on a public highway.
Pronunciation
UK ˈtræfɪk
US ˈtræfɪk
Example Sentences
- Paris is also the center of French economy, politics, traffic and culture.
- As a traffic center, Paris has a very good underground subway system (called the Metro).
- Some examples are controlling traffic lights, vehicles, computers, security systems, washing machines and digital televisions.
- It wasn't until the website was getting too much traffic that he decided to launch as a business and re-branding it as eBay.
- One thing we didn't love on our trip to Bali was the traffic congested main road.
- In 2015, over 500 people died in traffic accidents on Bali roads with that number increasing every year.
- It is now plagued with the familiar urban problems of pollution, traffic congestion, and overpopulation.
- A traffic light stands at the corner.
- This is called traffic.
- Traffic can be slow.
Learn Traffic in Context
Busy Streets and Tall BuildingsHave you ever walked down a busy city street? Cars, bikes, and people move in every direction. Tall buildings stand next to each other. Some buildings have more than fifty floors. People work at desks...Read story 
Getting Around a Big CityHow do people move around a big city? There are many ways to travel each day. Buses stop at corners all over town. Subways run fast under the busy streets. Taxis wait outside hotels and train stations...Read story 
Traffic During Rush HourEvery day, cars fill the roads at the same time. This busy time is called rush hour. Workers rush to their jobs early in the morning. Roads fill up fast with cars and trucks. Drivers wait as traffic c...Read story 
Walking Instead of DrivingNot everyone in the city needs a car. Many people simply choose to walk instead. Walking saves money on gas and parking. Short trips often feel quicker on foot. Sidewalks connect homes, shops, and off...Read story
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