jitney

noun

Definition of jitneynext
as in bus

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Recent Examples of jitney The measure also includes small changes to Houston's pedicab and jitney industries. — Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 17 May 2022 Simon Berry started a jitney service that catered to Greenwood's Black community, who were barred from using White taxi services. — Jazmin Goodwin, CNN, 16 May 2021 The seed for Lyft was planted when Logan Green, a California university student, saw jitney buses picking up passengers in Zimbabwe. — Daniel Yergin, WSJ, 23 Apr. 2021 There is a motif of animals transported on vehicles, such as a placid duck riding in the back of a jitney and a nervous sheep in a cage being hauled by a tractor. — Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jitney
  1. bus
  2. automobile
  3. car
  4. minibus
  5. minivan
  6. motorcar
  7. auto
  8. coach
Noun
  • Sacramento Regional Transit District said a bus bridge has been put in place between the Historic Folsom and Sunrise stations, and that Gold Line passengers should expect delays as crews work to restore service.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Starshield satellites are believed to be based heavily on the Starlink spacecraft bus.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of bus
Noun
  • Coca-Cola and the automobile predate it, and its boundaries have repeatedly been contested and rewritten.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Black and yellow signs along the way promoted the opening of Yellowstone National Park to automobiles.
    — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of automobile
Noun
  • On June 22, Sapov allegedly rented a car from DFW International Airport to drive to the victim’s apartment.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Pre-Columbian ruins are always near, reachable by boat, trek, and car, on excursions organized by the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of car
Noun
  • The Harmony module is a utility hub 14 feet wide and 24 feet long, or about the length of a minibus.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • From mid-size crossovers to gargantuan three-row haulers, the high-riding faux rugged minibus has become the default setting for families.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of minibus
Noun
  • Surveillance footage from businesses on the block showed the incident unfolding, with a minivan being followed closely by another driver, per WMAQ.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Kaia Hubbard For her part, Hinson has pitched herself to Iowa as a fighter for the state, often speaking of being a minivan-driving mom who is ready to get things done for Iowa.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of minivan
Noun
  • The late 1880s brought the motorcar, which used railway-style oil lamps.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Lucky for people living in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, there are plenty of free things to do with fathers this upcoming weekend from free swimming to a classic motorcar gathering and surprising activities in between.
    — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Definition of motorcar
Noun
  • Getting more aggressive at writing new policies always tends to put pressure on an auto insurer's bottom line.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Whoever decided turning 60 meant auto-scheduling a pixie chop clearly missed the memo.
    — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of auto
Noun
  • Doncic has been on a scoring tear for the Lakers, his play at such a high level that even coach JJ Redick has marveled at the guard’s achievements.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Illinois coach Brad Underwood watches players practice before a Final Four game against UConn on April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
    — Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of coach

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“Jitney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jitney. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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