water-bus

[waw-ter-buhs, wot-er-]

noun

plural

water-buses, water-busses 

1. vaporetto.

2. any small ship or boat serving as a passenger shuttle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of water-bus¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Venice’s Santa Lucia railway station is packed as visitors scuttle across the concourse towards the water-bus stops.

From The Guardian

Transport officials also closed the water-bus system, except to outlying islands, due to the emergency.

From The Guardian

There are several water-bus lines designated by a colored flag on the stern.

From New York Times

Mr Falconi told Ansa that he would be putting his proposal of random testing to the city council on Monday, and that it would apply to all who operate a craft in the watery city, "from water-bus drivers to ship hands".

From BBC

A one-day water-bus strike has crippled this shimmering city.

From New York Times