minibus

noun

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

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The bills are bundled into a single package, known as a minibus, that the House will vote on later this week. Sudiksha Kochi, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2026 According to witnesses, the minibus carrying the children was reportedly overtaking other stationary vehicles when the head-on collision occurred, per the news agency. Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026 The minibus passed the House 397-28 and the Senate 82-15. Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026 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 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 25 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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