microbus

noun

mi·​cro·​bus ˈmī-krō-ˌbəs 

: a station wagon shaped like a bus

Examples of microbus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Volkswagen, the maker of the bug and microbus that so many boomers and hippies cut gear teeth on, will offer no manuals at all in the US in their 2027 lineup. — Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026

Just like the lovable and chaotic Hoover family in Little Miss Sunshine, travelers will squeeze into the Volkswagen microbus before trekking across the highway. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026

Though the microbus appeared unscathed, the vehicle in reality was a basket case and in need of more than 900 replacement parts, Volkswagen of America said in a statement on its restoration. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 24 Nov. 2025

The microbus is to be on display during the LA Auto Show in the Volkswagen area. — Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for microbus

• jacobus
• globus