bus
word
/ˈbəs/
buhs
/bˈʌs/
buhs
Definition
A large vehicle that carries many people, usually along a fixed route in a city or between cities.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a noun for public transport vehicles. Common collocations: 'catch the bus', 'miss the bus', 'bus stop'. In British and American English, 'bus' is standard; less common slang terms exist ('coach' for long-distance in UK).
Spanish: autobús - busPortuguese (BR): ônibusPortuguese (PT): autocarro - autocarChinese (Simplified): 公交车 - 巴士Chinese (Traditional): 公車 - 巴士Hindi: बसArabic: حافلةBengali: বাসRussian: автобусJapanese: バスVietnamese: xe buýtKorean: 버스Turkish: otobüsUrdu: بسIndonesian: bus
Example Sentences
The bus comes every 15 minutes.
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She is waiting at the bus stop.
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We took the bus to school.
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I missed my bus this morning and was late to work.
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Do you know if the last bus has already left?
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There's always someone singing on the bus late at night.
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