Minibus Meaning in English

word

US

ˈmɪniˌbəs

MIN-ee-buhs

UK

mˈɪnɪbˌʌs

MIN-ih-bus

Definition

A small bus designed to carry more people than a car but fewer than a regular bus, typically seating 8 to 30 passengers.

Usage & Nuances

'Minibus' is used in transport and travel contexts. It is not as big as a standard bus, and is common for small groups, tours, or airport shuttles. In the UK, 'minibus' is more common, while in the US 'shuttle bus' can be used similarly.

• Spanish: minibús
• Portuguese (BR): micro-ônibus
• Portuguese (PT): miniautocarro - micro-ônibus
• Chinese (Simplified): 小型巴士 - 小巴
• Chinese (Traditional): 小型巴士 - 小巴
• Hindi: मिनीबस
• Arabic: حافلة صغيرة
• Bengali: মিনিবাস
• Russian: микроавтобус
• Japanese: ミニバス
• Vietnamese: xe buýt nhỏ
• Korean: 미니버스
• Turkish: minibüs
• Urdu: منی بس
• Indonesian: minibus

Example Sentences

We took the minibus to school every day.

basic

The airport minibus leaves every 30 minutes.

basic

The minibus can only carry 20 people.

basic

We hired a minibus for the family reunion trip.

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The students piled into the minibus after the field trip.

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Is there a minibus service running late at night?

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