busman
[ buhs-muhn ]
/ ˈbʌs mən /
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noun, plural bus·men.
a person who operates a bus.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Words nearby busman
buskin, buskined, bus lane, bus line, busload, busman, busman's holiday, Busoni, BuSpar, buspirone hydrochloride, Busra
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Example sentences from the Web for busman
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.