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Busses Meaning in English

word · lemma: bus

ˈbəsəz
BUH-siz
bˈʌsɪz
BUS-iz

Definition

'Busses' is the plural of 'bus', meaning more than one large vehicle used for taking people from one place to another.

Usage & Nuances

'Busses' is an alternative plural to 'buses', but 'buses' is much more common in modern English. In American and British English, always use 'buses' for vehicles. 'Busses' can also mean 'kisses', but this is rare and old-fashioned.

Example Sentences

Two busses stopped at the station this morning.

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The school uses yellow busses for students.

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Many busses arrive every hour.

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We missed both busses, so we had to walk home.

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Do you know what time the last busses leave downtown?

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There used to be more busses, but now the city cut the routes.

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