🇺🇸 How to say

“bus” in English

bus
Illustration of "bus" in a English cultural setting
A bright yellow city bus stops at a rainy curb, its destination sign glowing warmly. People with umbrellas line up patiently to board through the sliding doors.

Usage note

A bus is a large vehicle that carries many people along a fixed route.

Examples

  • I take the bus to school.

    I take the bus to school.

  • The bus is late today.

    The bus is late today.

  • Wait for the bus here.

    Wait for the bus here.

Quick check

What does "bus" mean?

  • A. bus
  • B. airplane
  • C. apple
  • D. bag

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