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school bus

American  
[skool buhs] / ˈskul ˌbʌs /

noun

  • school buses
    plural
  1. a vehicle used to transport students to and from school or used for other related purposes.


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Etymology

Origin of school bus

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

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"I have a concrete house but with the noise and the wind, it's scary," said the 51-year-old, who drives a school bus for the US military.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

Situations such as a Waymo failing to stop for a school bus in Atlanta or striking a child in Santa Monica highlighted how law enforcement officers couldn’t carry out traditional traffic enforcement with driverless cars.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

They bought a decommissioned school bus, painted it bright red, and outfitted it with models of the proposed town, and Farahzad and Nye drove it around the country.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

“I was so traumatized,” Morrow, a school bus driver and dog boarder, said in an interview.

From Salon Apr. 15, 2026

The key to keeping anything safe on our school bus is to hold it in your lap.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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