Intercity Meaning in English
word
ˈɪnɝˌsɪti/, /ˈɪntɝˌsɪti
IN-ter-SIT-ee
ˌɪntəsˈɪti
in-tuh-SIT-ee
Definition
Describes something that connects or happens between different cities, especially transportation like buses or trains.
Usage & Nuances
'Intercity' is usually used as an adjective before nouns, especially with transport ('intercity train', 'intercity bus'). Not used for travel within one city. Common in travel/tourism contexts.
Spanish: interurbanoPortuguese (BR): intermunicipal - entre cidadesPortuguese (PT): intermunicipal - entre cidadesChinese (Simplified): 城际Chinese (Traditional): 城際Hindi: अंतरनगरArabic: بَيْنَ المُدُنBengali: ইন্টারসিটি - আন্তঃনগরRussian: междугороднийJapanese: 都市間Vietnamese: liên tỉnh - liên thành phốKorean: 도시간Turkish: şehirlerarasıUrdu: بین شہروںIndonesian: antar kota
Example Sentences
The intercity bus leaves at 9 AM.
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He bought an intercity train ticket.
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There is an intercity service every hour.
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I prefer the intercity express because it's much faster.
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Taking an intercity bus is cheaper than the train.
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Have you ever tried the new intercity route that opened last month?
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