buses
word · lemma: bus
/ˈbəsɪz/
BUH-siz
/bˈʌsɪz/
BUH-siz
Definition
The plural form of 'bus', which means large vehicles that carry many passengers, usually on fixed routes within or between cities.
Usage & Nuances
'Buses' is the regular plural of 'bus.' Used for public transportation vehicles. Don't confuse with 'busses' (rare, meaning kisses or different vehicles). Common collocations: 'catch the buses', 'miss the buses'.
Spanish: autobusesPortuguese (BR): ônibusPortuguese (PT): autocarrosChinese (Simplified): 公交车Chinese (Traditional): 公車Hindi: बसेंArabic: حافلاتBengali: বাস - বাসগুলোRussian: автобусыJapanese: バスVietnamese: xe buýtKorean: 버스Turkish: otobüslerUrdu: بسیںIndonesian: bus
Example Sentences
There are three buses on this street every hour.
basic
The buses stop running after midnight.
basic
Many students take buses to school.
basic
I missed both buses, so I was late for work.
natural
All the buses were full, so we had to wait.
natural
On holidays, the buses run less often.
natural