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school bus

American

[skool buhs] / ˈskul ˌbʌs /

noun

a vehicle used to transport students to and from school or used for other related purposes.

Etymology

Origin of school bus

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

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Lord Bath grew up at Longleat and was a pupil at the local school, returning on the school bus each day.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

There is no legal requirement anywhere in the UK for other vehicles to stop when a school bus is picking up or dropping off.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Honey Cooper takes the school bus from Kimbark Elementary.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

They walked an hour both ways every day, and I thought what a difference a school bus would make for them.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Friday was a great adventure because A.J. took me on the school bus.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

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