Word TRAFFIC: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

traffic

🇺🇸 [ˈtræfɪk]

Meanings

The movement of vehicles, people, or goods along roads, streets, or other routes. It can also refer to the flow of communication, such as data or telephone signals. Heavy traffic can cause delays, while light traffic often leads to smoother commutes.

Examples

• There was heavy traffic on the highway this morning.
• She was stuck in traffic for over an hour.
• The traffic around the city center is always congested.

Synonyms

congestion • movement • transport

Antonyms

clear road • quiet • free-flowing