bus
Pronunciation
/bʌs/

Definition & Meaning of "bus"in English

Bus
01

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

bus definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
buses

What is a "bus"?

A bus is a large vehicle designed to carry many passengers at once, usually following a fixed route. It is commonly used for public transportation in cities and towns, helping people travel to different locations efficiently. Buses have multiple rows of seats and space for standing passengers in some cases. They can be powered by gasoline, diesel, electricity, or other energy sources. Some buses operate on schedules, stopping at designated locations, while others are used for long-distance travel or private purposes, such as school or tour buses.

Examples
I prefer sitting near the window when I 'm on the bus.
02

a car that is old and unreliable

03

a communication system facilitating data transfer between components or devices within a computer or between multiple computers

Examples
The system bus transfers data between the CPU, memory, and other components in a computer.
04

the topology of a network whose components are connected by a busbar

to bus
01

remove used dishes from the table in restaurants

Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
bus
3rd person singular
buses
Present participle
busing
Past simple
bused
Past participle
bused
02

ride in a bus

03

send or move around by bus

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