Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

terminus

noun
/ˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/
Definition
The end point or final destination of a transportation route.
Examples
  • The train finally reached its terminus after a long journey.
  • After several stops, we arrived at the terminus of the bus line.
  • The terminus of the river is where it flows into the sea.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a terminus refers to any point at which something ends or is concluded.
Synonyms
  • endpoint
  • destination
  • final stop
  • conclusion