Pronunciation

/ˈtræfɪk/

Definitions

Noun

• Traffic: (1) The flow of people, vehicles, or goods along a road, street, or network, especially during rush hours. (2) A large amount of data transmitted over a network. (3) The movement of financial transactions in a market. (4) Air traffic, particularly airplanes flying through a particular area.

Verb

• To traffic: (1) To transport goods or people between places, often illegally. (2) To facilitate or control the movement of goods or people, typically as part of a business operation.

Phrases

• “Heavy traffic” indicates a congested state.
• “Traffic jam” refers to a blockage of vehicles.
• “Internet traffic” is the flow of data on the web.
• “Air traffic control” manages the movement of aircraft.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The morning commute was plagued by heavy traffic.”
• Verb: “The smugglers were caught trafficking drugs across the border.”
• As a verb: “The company optimizes internet traffic to improve website performance.”

Synonyms

• Flow
• Movement
• Circulation
• Congestion
• Volume (traffic)
• Exchange (financial)
• Airflow (aviation)
• Transportation
• Stream (data)

Antonyms

• Empty
• Sparse
• Clear
• Smooth (traffic)
• Static (data)
• Calm (aviation)