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busway

American  
[buhs-wey] / ˈbʌsˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a highway, or lane of a highway, set aside for the exclusive use of buses, especially during peak traffic hours.


Etymology

Origin of busway

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65; bus 1 + way 1

Example Sentences

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In El Monte, where officials said federal agents had been sighted questioning patrons at a Metro station, the busway was closed for several days.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2025

He said the HSE was considering prosecuting four incidents on the busway "which are relatively similar in nature" and will make a decision by the end of April.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2023

A one-mile, 40-minute walk took me to the G Line busway across the street from Birmingham High in Lake Balboa.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2022

A high-profile busway planned for Fifth Avenue in Manhattan was put on hold in October after a powerful real estate developer expressed concerns to Mr. de Blasio.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2022

A new Montlake Interchange is now being built, followed by a concrete girder Portage Bay Bridge, a scenic north Capitol Hill lid, and a busway from 520 into the I-5 Express Lanes.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2022

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