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Synonyms of bus
(Entry 1 of 2)
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
- this old bus is still running—but barely
Synonyms for bus
- auto,
- automobile,
- car,
- horseless carriage,
- machine,
- motor,
- motor vehicle,
- motorcar,
- wheels
- [slang]
Words Related to bus
- convertible,
- fastback,
- hardtop,
- hatchback,
- notchback,
- ragtop,
- sports car,
- sport-utility vehicle,
- station wagon,
- SUV,
- town car,
- wagon,
- woody
- (or woodie)
- compact,
- coupe
- (or coupé),
- intermediate,
- limousine,
- mini,
- minicar,
- sedan,
- subcompact,
- V-8
bus
verbSynonyms of bus (Entry 2 of 2)
as in drive, ride
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The first known use of bus was in 1835
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