plural buses also US busses
: a large vehicle that is used for carrying passengers especially along a particular route at particular times
She boarded a bus in Nashville.
I usually go to work by bus. = I usually take the bus to work.
Are you traveling by train or by bus?
—often used before another nouna bus driver
a bus station
waiting at the bus stop [=one of the places where a bus stops for passengers to get on or off]
buses also US busses; bused also US bussed; busing also US bussing
1
: to transport (someone) in a bus
—often used as (be) bused
Students from the other college were bused in for the game.
The children are bused to school.
2
US
a
: to remove dirty dishes from (a table at a restaurant)
He buses tables at the local diner.
b
: to remove (something, such as dirty dishes)
We're supposed to bus [=clear] our own trays.
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“Bus.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/bus. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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