Busman Meaning in English
word
ˈbʌsmən
BUHS-muhn
bˈʌsmən
BUS-muhn
Definition
A busman is a man whose job is to drive a bus.
Usage & Nuances
Old-fashioned or British English; 'bus driver' is far more common in modern English. Rare in U.S. usage. May appear in phrases like 'busman's holiday.'
Spanish: conductor de autobúsPortuguese (BR): motorista de ônibusPortuguese (PT): motorista de autocarroChinese (Simplified): 公交车司机Chinese (Traditional): 公車司機Hindi: बस चालकArabic: سائق حافلةBengali: বাসচালকRussian: водитель автобусаJapanese: バス運転手Vietnamese: tài xế xe buýt (nam)Korean: 버스 운전사Turkish: otobüs şoförüUrdu: بس ڈرائیورIndonesian: sopir bus
Example Sentences
The busman drove the school children to class.
basic
My uncle is a busman in London.
basic
A busman must know the city roads well.
basic
He works long hours as a busman during the tourist season.
natural
Being a busman isn’t easy, especially in rush hour traffic.
natural
He jokes that as a busman, he never needs a map.
natural