bus
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- pronunciation:
- buhs
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
buses, busses |
| definition: |
A bus is a large vehicle with many seats. People often ride buses in cities, and children often ride buses to school.
My mom drives to work, but my dad takes the bus.
- similar words:
- coach
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Bus is a shortened form of the word
omnibus, which was used by the French for a vehicle that could be used by all social classes.
Omnibus is a Latin word meaning "for all."