General:
* Transportation: This is a broad term for any method of moving people or goods.
* Conveyance: This is a more formal word for something that transports people or goods.
* Mode of transportation: Similar to "transportation" but emphasizes the method used.
* Ride: This is a casual term for a vehicle used for personal transportation.
* Machine: Can be used for any mechanical device, including vehicles.
* Appliance: Similar to "machine" but emphasizes the practical use of the vehicle.
Specific types of vehicles:
* Car: For passenger vehicles
* Automobile: More formal term for a car.
* Truck: For vehicles designed for transporting goods.
* Bus: For vehicles designed for transporting large numbers of people.
* Train: For vehicles that travel on tracks.
* Airplane: For vehicles that travel through the air.
* Ship: For vehicles that travel on water.
* Craft: This can be used for various types of vehicles, especially those that travel on water or in the air.
Other terms:
* Motor: Used for vehicles that are powered by an engine.
* Chariot: A historical term for a horse-drawn vehicle.
* Wagon: A horse-drawn vehicle typically used for carrying goods.
* Sled: A vehicle that slides on snow or ice.
The best term to use will depend on the specific context and the intended meaning.