busload

American

[buhs-lohd] / ˈbʌsˌloʊd /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of busload

Example Sentences

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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 • Oct. 30, 2024

Priced out of bigger, higher-profile cities, young artists from around the country were arriving in town by the busload.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

Second trip later in the year was like a busload of fans there, but the Queen was regal and calm as ever.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2024

Church groups, who reportedly bought tickets by the busload and packed theaters in its opening weeks?

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2023

This was a school system in which the matter of proximity outweighed such petty concerns as what may or may not be appropriate for a busload of eleven-year-olds.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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