minibus
[ min-ee-buhs ]
/ ˈmɪn iˌbʌs /
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noun
a small bus, seating about 15 passengers and typically transporting people short distances.
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Also called microbus.
Words nearby minibus
miniaturist, miniaturize, minibar, minibike, miniblind, minibus, minicab, minicam, minicar, minicassette, minicoach
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British Dictionary definitions for minibus
minibus
/ (ˈmɪnɪˌbʌs) /
noun
a small bus able to carry approximately ten passengers
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