Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bus

noun
/bʌs/
Definition
A large road vehicle that is designed to carry passengers.
Examples
  • Every morning, the bus arrives at 8 AM to take students to school.
  • We decided to take the bus instead of driving to save on gas.
  • There was a long line of people waiting for the next bus at the station.
Meaning
The term ‘bus’ refers to a vehicle that transports groups of people along a predetermined route, usually making multiple stops to pick up and drop off passengers.
Synonyms
  • coach
  • shuttle
  • transport
  • people carrier