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bus

/bʌs/

[/bʌs/]

public road vehicle

Beginnernoun

Definition

A large road vehicle that carries many passengers along a fixed route.

Example

She caught the early bus into town and arrived at the office before anyone else.

She caught the early bus into town and arrived at the office before anyone else.

Etymology

Short for Latin 'omnibus' (for all), the original name for public coaches.

How & Where It’s Used

A common form of public transport in cities and between towns.

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