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Crowded Bus

/ˈkraʊ.dɪd bʌs/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A bus that is filled to capacity with passengers.

    "During rush hour, the crowded bus made it difficult for anyone to find a seat."
  2. 2

    A bus that has more passengers than it can comfortably accommodate.

    "The crowded bus was a common sight during the morning commute."

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The term 'crowded' originates from the Middle English 'crowden', meaning to press or throng, derived from Old English 'crūdan'. 'Bus' is a shortening of 'omnibus', borrowed from Latin in the 19th century, meaning 'for all'. The combination reflects the modern urban experience of public transport.

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