minibus

noun

mini·​bus ˈmi-nē-ˌbəs How to pronounce minibus (audio)
Synonyms of minibusnext
: a small bus or van

Examples of minibus in a Sentence

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The House passed the first minibus, comprising the Commerce, Justice, and Science, Energy and Water, and the Interior and Environment bills, last week. Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 11 Jan. 2026 There are people who walk to get around, and others who board minibuses called danfos which follow specific routes through the city. Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026 Notably, the minibus does not cover the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 6 Jan. 2026 The minibuses were for people who, due to disabilities, could not use buses or light rail trains. Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for minibus

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of minibus was in 1958

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“Minibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minibus. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

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minibus

noun
mini·​bus ˈmin-i-ˌbəs How to pronounce minibus (audio)
: a small bus

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