Bus — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb abbreviation /ˈbəs/

Meaning & Definition of Bus

Bus (noun)

  1. a large motor vehicle designed to carry passengers usually along a fixed route according to a schedule
  2. automobile
  3. a small hand truck

Bus (verb)

  1. to travel by a large motor vehicle designed to carry passengers usually along a fixed route according to a schedule, to travel by bus
  2. to work as a busboy
  3. to transport by bus

Bus (abbreviation)

  1. business

Bus (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels

    "this old bus is still running—but barely"

    similar: auto, automobile, car, horseless carriage, machine, motor, motor vehicle, motorcar, wheels (slang)
    related: coach, jitney, microbus, minibus, minivan, omnibus, van, convertible, fastback, hardtop, hatchback, notchback, ragtop, sports car, sport-utility vehicle, station wagon, SUV, town car, wagon, woody, compact, coupe, intermediate, limousine, mini, minicar, sedan, subcompact, V-8, gas-guzzler, land yacht, muscle car, stock car, turbocar, beater, clunker, crate, flivver, jalopy, junker, cream puff, phaeton, roadster, tin lizzie, touring car, hybrid

Bus (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in drive, ride

    similar: cab, coach, cruise, drive, fly, gig, jet, motor, navigate, ride, roll, sail, trundle, migrate, road-trip, barnstorm, gallivant, hop, jaunt, knock (about), perambulate, ramble, roam, rove, traipse, wander, journey, peregrinate, pilgrimage, tour, travel, trek, trip, voyage

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bus

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bus:

Slang: wheels
auto, automobile, car, horseless carriage, machine, motor, motor vehicle, motorcar, cab, coach, cruise, drive, fly, gig, jet, navigate, ride, roll, sail, trundle, migrate, road-trip, barnstorm, gallivant, hop, jaunt, knock (about), perambulate, ramble, roam, rove, traipse, wander, journey, peregrinate, pilgrimage, tour, travel, trek, trip

Related Words for Bus

jitney, microbus, minibus, minivan, omnibus, van, convertible, fastback, hardtop, hatchback, notchback, ragtop, sports car, sport-utility vehicle, station wagon, SUV, town car, wagon, woody, compact, coupe, intermediate, limousine, mini, minicar, sedan, subcompact, V-8, gas-guzzler, land yacht

Word Forms of Bus

Inflections: buses, busses, bused, bussed, busing, bussing

Origin & Etymology of Bus

short for omnibus

First known use: 1835

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Bus

Words & Phrases Containing Bus

bus bar, bus pass, bus stop, motor bus, school bus, throw (someone) under the bus, Universal Serial Bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Bus

What does "Bus" mean?

"Bus" means a large motor vehicle designed to carry passengers usually along a fixed route according to a schedule. As an a noun, a verb and an abbreviation, it is defined as: a large motor vehicle designed to carry passengers usually along a fixed route according to a schedule. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bus"?

Other words for "Bus" include auto, automobile, car, horseless carriage, machine, motor, motor vehicle and motorcar. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bus" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bus"?

There are 87 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bus". Common alternatives include auto, automobile, car, horseless carriage, machine, motor, motor vehicle, motorcar, wheels and cab.

How do you use "Bus" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bus" in a sentence: "this old bus is still running—but barely".

Is "Bus" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bus" can be used as a noun, a verb and an abbreviation, depending on the context.

Is "Bus" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Bus" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Bus"?

"Bus" is pronounced /ˈbəs/.

What is the origin of the word "Bus"?

"Bus" comes from short for omnibus. First known use: 1835.