Travel, Transportation & Facilities

interior

(n / adj) UK /ɪnˈtɪəriə(r)/ | US /ɪnˈtɪriɚ/

Meaning: the inside part of a building or object; located inside

Example: The interior of the lobby will be repainted next week.

Synonyms: inside, inner, internal

Collocations: interior design/designer; interior walls; interior decoration; the car's interior

exterior

(n / adj) UK /ɪkˈstɪəriə(r)/ | US /ɪkˈstɪriɚ/

Meaning: the outside part of a building or object; located outside

Example: The exterior of the building was cleaned before the grand opening.

Synonyms: outside, outer, façade

Collocations: exterior walls/paint; exterior renovation; the exterior of the building

bulky

(adj) /ˈbʌlki/

Meaning: large and awkward to carry or store

Example: Bulky items must be checked in at the front desk.

Synonyms: large, cumbersome, unwieldy

Collocations: bulky items/luggage/packages; bulky baggage; bulk order

pack

(v / n) /pæk/

Meaning: to put things into a container; a package

Example: Please pack fragile items carefully.

Synonyms: wrap, load, box

Collocations: pack a suitcase/box; pack up; packing list/slip; a pack of; packed (crowded); packaging

escalator

(n) UK /ˈeskəleɪtə(r)/ | US /ˈeskəleɪt̬ɚ/

Meaning: a moving staircase

Example: Take the escalator to the second floor.

Synonyms: moving staircase

Collocations: take/ride the escalator; up/down escalator; escalator vs. elevator; on the escalator

railway

(n) /ˈreɪlweɪ/

Meaning: a track or system for trains (US: railroad)

Example: The railway station is within walking distance.

Synonyms: railroad (US), rail line

Collocations: railway station/track/line/crossing/network; railway company

platform

(n) UK /ˈplætfɔːm/ | US /ˈplætfɔːrm/

Meaning: a raised area at a station; a computer or online system

Example: The train to Boston leaves from platform 3.

Synonyms: station platform; stage; system

Collocations: platform number; online/digital/e-commerce platform; social media platform; cross-platform

roadwork

(n) UK /ˈrəʊdwɜːk/ | US /ˈroʊdwɝːk/

Meaning: construction or repair work on roads

Example: Roadwork may cause delays on Main Street.

Synonyms: road repair, road construction

Collocations: roadwork ahead; due to roadwork; ongoing roadwork; road closure; detour

railing

(n) /ˈreɪlɪŋ/

Meaning: a fence or bar for support along stairs or an edge

Example: A man is leaning on the railing.

Synonyms: handrail, banister, barrier

Collocations: hold/lean on the railing; safety railing; staircase/balcony railing; guardrail

automobile

(n) UK /ˈɔːtəməbiːl/ | US /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

Meaning: a car

Example: The automobile industry is shifting toward electric vehicles.

Synonyms: car, motor vehicle

Collocations: automobile industry/manufacturer/insurance/parts/dealer/accident; automotive