Bus Word Meaning

early 19th century: shortening of omnibus

a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road, typically one serving the public on a fixed route and for a fare

large motor vehicle for paying passengers

• I caught a bus
• together they get on the bus
• a bus service

a distinct set of conductors carrying data and control signals within a computer system, to which pieces of equipment may be connected in parallel.

set of conductors

transport in a communal road vehicle

transport in vehicle

• staff were bussed in and out of the factory

transport (a child of one ethnic group) to a school where another group is predominant, in an attempt to promote racial integration.

transport child to school where different race is predominant

remove (dirty plates and dishes) from a table in a restaurant or cafeteria

remove dirty plates etc. from restaurant table

• I'd never bussed so many dishes in one night