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busload

American  
[buhs-lohd] / ˈbʌsˌloʊd /

noun

  1. an amount or number as great as a bus can hold.


Etymology

Origin of busload

bus 1 + load

Example Sentences

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Another busload of kids came in after the second bell rang.

From Literature

Even as busloads of Bruins fans descended on Galen Center, turning USC’s arena into hostile territory, the Trojans showed signs of life early on.

From Los Angeles Times

The house became part of children's television history and has seen "busloads" of preschool pilgrims wanting to visit the set in the colourful harbour town.

From BBC

If the new Grand Avenue Cultural District has anything to say about it, visitors from around the world will be dropped off by the busload in the heart of downtown L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

And the mural has become a popular destination for tourists from Japan who come by the busload to pose for photos with the artwork.

From BBC