English · Daily Life
bus
/bʌs/
[/bʌs/]
public road vehicle
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large road vehicle that carries many passengers along a fixed route.
Example
She caught the early bus into town and arrived at the office before anyone else.
She caught the early bus into town and arrived at the office before anyone else.
Etymology
Short for Latin 'omnibus' (for all), the original name for public coaches.
How & Where It’s Used
A common form of public transport in cities and between towns.