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Definition of microbus

microbus

/ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊˌbʌs/
mi · cro · bus
Plural:microbuses
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microbus Lexical Profile

microbus Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small bus or boxy passenger van designed to carry more people than a standard automobile, typically accommodating eight to twelve passengers.

Example

"The touring musicians packed their instruments into the back of a vintage microbus and set off across the country."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from the prefix 'micro-' (small) and 'bus', popularized by the Volkswagen Type 2 passenger van introduced in the 1950s.

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