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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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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

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 week, a busload of migrants disappeared near the border of San Luis Potosi and Nuevo Leon states.

From Washington Times • May 20, 2023

He opened the door, and I climbed out with a busload of half-asleep students stumbling behind me.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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