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busman
[ buhs-muhn ]
/ ˈbʌs mən /
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noun, plural bus·men.
a person who operates a bus.
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How to use busman in a sentence
She had given her new valise to a gray-haired 'busman who looked a little like the minister at home.
Stanford Stories|Charles K. FieldAs they came out of the main entrance of the depot he heard it called anew by a busman.
Sister Carrie|Theodore DreiserThe friendly 'busman directed me to a gable sheltered by a yellow jasmine-tree, where I tapped on the door with my knuckle.
Some Everyday Folk and Dawn|Miles FranklinThat's why they called him a busman and his holiday a busman's holiday.