bus

/bʌs/
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A large road vehicle that carries many passengers.

Examples

  • The bus stops near my house.
  • We went to school by bus.
  • She waited for the bus in the rain.
  • Two buses came at the same time.
  • Is this the bus to the museum?

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Meanings

Passenger road vehicle

noun
transport
neutral
A large vehicle that carries people on roads, often following a regular route with stops.

Examples

  • The bus stops near my house.
  • We went to school by bus.
  • Is this the bus to the museum?
  • She waited for the bus in the rain.
  • Two buses came at the same time.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does bus mean?

A bus is a large vehicle that carries many passengers.

When is bus used?

People use buses to travel between stops in a town or city.

How does bus differ from car?

A bus carries many passengers; a car is usually smaller.

How is bus used in a sentence?

“Two buses came at the same time” shows the plural.

Is bus formal?

No, bus is an everyday word.

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