jitney
The word “jitney” has 2 syllables: jit-ney.
It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɪt.ni/.
What is synonym and antonym for jitney?
In the thesaurus, “jitney” has 15 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for jitney along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jitney
- auto
- automobile
- bus
- car
- carriage
- coach
- limousine
- microbus
- minibus
- minivan
- motor vehicle
- motorcar
- taxi
- taxicab
- wagon
Meanings of jitney
- noun
- A small bus or minibus which typically operates service on a fixed route, sometimes scheduled.
- An unlicensed taxi cab.
- A shared-ride taxi.
- A small coin, a nickel.
- (in attributive use) Very inexpensive.
- An informal lawn bowling or curling competition in which all players present are randomly drawn into teams.
- A fraudulent arrangement whereby a broker who has direct access to an exchange executes trades on behalf of a broker who doesn't.
Example Sentences
- In the early 20th century, jitneys provided affordable transportation for urban commuters.
- The old neighborhood had a jitney service that shuttled residents to and from the downtown area.
- Students relied on jitneys to get to school when public transportation was limited.
- The entrepreneur saw an opportunity to start a jitney business in the bustling city.
- Passengers appreciated the convenience of jitneys, especially during peak travel times.
On this page you'll find 15 synonyms or another words to jitney, such as: auto, automobile, bus, car, carriage, coach, limousine.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.