minibus

noun

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

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Johnson was one of three fiscal hawks still blocking the minibus, which Thune wants to tee up for a vote before Congress leaves for the Christmas recess. David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 17 Dec. 2025 Prior to the Democratic push toward a deal featuring a one-year tax credit extension, negotiators were discussing the contours of a deal centered around a new continuing resolution, an attached minibus and a vote on a bill to extend the tax credits. Al Weaver, The Hill, 8 Nov. 2025 There are also light blue minibuses that run on various routes throughout the city. Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025 Either way, the option's there if Aridge wants to throw out the controls altogether and make this an autonomous air minibus. Loz Blain october 16, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 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 20 Dec. 2025.

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minibus

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

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