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microbus

American  
[mahy-kroh-buhs] / ˈmaɪ kroʊˌbʌs /

noun

  1. minibus.


Etymology

Origin of microbus

First recorded in 1940–45; micro- + bus 1

Example Sentences

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Almost every page features a photo, an illustration or an infographic, including a shot of Mr. Brand’s hand-painted 1962 VW microbus, drawings from century-old repair manuals and a full-page guide to “twelve types of corrosion.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

The report from Al Mayadeen, a Lebanese channel that covers Syria extensively, said microbus stops in Damascus were overcrowded as people rushed to take the only affordable method of transportation.

From Washington Post • Jan. 20, 2023

Diana and Tima boarded a microbus with a young college student they met 24 hours earlier.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2022

Keogh said the company will begin building the ID.4 electric crossover this year and plans to sell its new ID.Buzz electric microbus in the United States in 2024.

From Reuters • Mar. 21, 2022

Five years after Volkswagen first unveiled its concept for an electric version of its iconic microbus, we’re finally getting our first glimpse of the vehicle on the road.

From The Verge • Sep. 6, 2021