Bus

usgb/bʌs/
noun

A big vehicle that carries many people, usually in cities and towns.

He travels to work every day by bus.
Visual representation of "bus" - A big vehicle that carries many people, usually in cities and towns.

Often appears as...

  • school bus
  • city bus
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Public Transit

The term bus is often associated with public transport systems.

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She caught the bus to visit her grandmother.
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Plural Form

When talking about more than one, use 'buses' as the plural form.

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There are three buses that stop here.
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On or Off

Use 'on' when boarding and 'off' when getting down.

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He got on the bus at Chelsea Street and off at Main Square.
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