The bus
Example: Bus transports passengers between locations on fixed routes
Definition
"The bus" refers to a large vehicle designed to transport passengers along fixed routes, commonly used in public transportation to move people between various locations in urban and rural areas efficiently and affordably.
Etymology
The term "the bus" is a shortened form of 'omnibus,' a Latin word meaning 'for all.' It was first used in the early 19th century to describe a vehicle intended to carry multiple passengers, emphasizing its role as a public transport option accessible to everyone.
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"The bus" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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