1.
vehicle, means of transportation
Any vehicle used for transportation, including cars, trains, bicycles, etc.
2.
ride (at amusement park)
An attraction at an amusement park that people ride on.
乗り物 is a general term for anything you ride — vehicles, amusement park rides, etc. Composed of 乗る (to ride) + 物 (thing).
Usage
1. Any vehicle or means of transportation: cars, trains, buses, bicycles, airplanes, boats
2. Amusement park rides: roller coasters, Ferris wheels, etc.
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