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Definition of bus

bus

/bʌs/
bus

Plural:buses
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Past Simple:bused
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Past Participle:bused
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Present Participle:busing
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• noun

1

A large motor vehicle designed to carry numerous passengers, typically operating along a fixed route.

Example

"She takes the city bus to work every morning to avoid navigating through rush hour traffic."


2

A distinct set of conductors carrying data and control signals within a computer system or network.

Example

"The motherboard features a high-speed data bus for rapid communication between the processor and memory."

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• verb

1

To transport individuals or groups by means of a bus.

Example

"The local school district decided to bus students from neighboring rural areas to the new academy."


2

American To clear dirty dishes and reset tables in a dining establishment.

Example

"During his college years, he worked weekends busing tables at a busy downtown diner."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the early 19th century as a clipping of 'omnibus', from Latin 'omnibus', meaning 'for all' (the dative plural of 'omnis' meaning 'all').

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