busman

[ buhs-muhn ]

noun

, plural bus·men.

1. a person who operates a bus.

Word History and Origins

Origin of busman¹

First recorded in 1850–55; bus ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

She had given her new valise to a gray-haired 'busman who looked a little like the minister at home.

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As they came out of the main entrance of the depot he heard it called anew by a busman.

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The friendly 'busman directed me to a gable sheltered by a yellow jasmine-tree, where I tapped on the door with my knuckle.

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That's why they called him a busman and his holiday a busman's holiday.

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