Synonyms for

Bus

Verb / bʌs / Another word for bus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large motor vehicle carrying passengers, typically along a fixed route.

Synonyms & similar words

coach motorcoach jalopy passengervehicle motorbus heap charabanc bustopology autobus omnibus busbar doubledecker jitney coach shuttle van transport caravan motorcoach minibus motorbus trolleybus streetcar tram subway underground tube monorail funicular

Synonyms by register

Formal

coach omnibus public transport vehicle

Informal

bus shuttle van

Literary

charabanc stagecoach

Antonyms

private car bicycle motorcycle train taxi limousine

Common collocations

  • catch the bus
  • miss the bus
  • bus stop
  • bus station
  • school bus
  • tour bus
  • city bus
  • long-distance bus

Word family

noun bus
verb bus

Usage note

While 'bus' can be used as a verb meaning to transport someone by bus, it is less common than the noun. The formal term 'omnibus' is rarely used in modern English.

Example sentences

  1. The bus driver was very friendly and helpful.
  2. We missed the bus and had to wait for the next one.
  3. The bus was full and we had to stand.
  4. I have to catch the bus in five minutes.
  5. The bus route goes through the city center.

Quotes

  • I grew up on a bus traveling with bands. We were pretty much in a different city every day, so my world was wide open.
  • The busier you are, the more interesting you are. The more you're off doing, the more fun you are to be with.
  • I'm the bus driver and I'm going to tell you where I'm taking you, and if you don't like it, you can get off the bus.

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