bus
1 Americannoun
plural
buses, busses-
a large motor vehicle, having a long body, equipped with seats or benches for passengers, usually operating as part of a scheduled service; omnibus.
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(formerly) a similar horse-drawn vehicle.
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a passenger automobile or airplane used in a manner resembling that of a bus.
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any vehicle operated to transport children to school.
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a low, movable filing cabinet.
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Also called busbar. Also called bus bar,. Electricity. a heavy conductor, often made of copper in the shape of a bar, used to collect, carry, and distribute powerful electric currents, as those produced by generators.
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Computers. a circuit that connects the CPU with other devices in a computer.
verb (used with object)
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to convey or transport by bus.
to bus the tourists to another hotel.
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to transport (pupils) to school by bus, especially as a means of achieving socioeconomic or racial diversity among students in a public school.
verb (used without object)
idioms
verb (used with or without object)
abbreviation
noun
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Sometimes called: motorbus. More formal name: omnibus. a large motor vehicle designed to carry passengers between stopping places along a regular route
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short for trolleybus
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(modifier) of or relating to a bus or buses
a bus driver
a bus station
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informal a car or aircraft, esp one that is old and shaky
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electronics computing short for busbar
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the part of a MIRV missile payload containing the re-entry vehicles and guidance and thrust devices
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astronautics a platform in a space vehicle used for various experiments and processes
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to miss an opportunity; be too late
verb
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to travel or transport by bus
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to transport (children) by bus from one area to a school in another in order to create racially integrated classes
Etymology
Origin of bus1
First recorded in 1825–35; short for omnibus; bus 1 def. 6 short for omnibus bar
Origin of bus2
First recorded in 1830–40; back formation from busboy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Nevertheless, on Saturday morning just before the strikes, life in Tehran was moving at its usual pace, taxis and buses were inching through mid-morning traffic and people were running errands.
From Barron's
Asked if he was keen to speak, the Egypt striker kindly declined and smiled as he made his way through the mixed zone and on to the team bus.
From BBC
Each can cost up to $400 million, and is as big as a city bus.
The world's first hydrogen double-decker bus fleet has reached the end of the road.
From BBC
However, some local residents previously told the BBC they did not support the changes, citing concerns over displacement of traffic and buses, as well as disability access.
From BBC
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