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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On the last day of their trip, during their final excursion, the executives learned that their minibus had been broken into. Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026 An Associated Press journalist at the scene reported that the minibus was overturned with its front end completely crushed, while the train itself suffered relatively minor damage. Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 Police spokeswoman An Berger told Belgian media that seven children, a supervisor and a driver were on the minibus, adding that no one on the train was hurt. CBS News, 26 May 2026 One of my earliest memories of Los Angeles was taking a Star Tour as a 10-year-old in an open-air minibus along the residential streets of 90210. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 May 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 3 Jun. 2026.

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minibus

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

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