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Definition of busway

busway

/ˈbʌsweɪ/
bus · way
Plural:busways
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• noun

1

A dedicated roadway or separated transit lane reserved exclusively for buses, often forming part of a bus rapid transit system.

Example

"The city constructed a new dedicated busway to help public transit commuters bypass heavy highway congestion."

2

A prefabricated metal enclosure or duct containing insulated copper or aluminum busbars for distributing electrical power in commercial or industrial buildings.

Example

"The electrical engineers installed an overhead busway to supply flexible power across the factory floor."

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• Nearby Words

bustline
bustling
busty
busway
busy
busybody
busyness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Busway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/busway
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