noun
minibus
MIH-nee-buhs
Minibus (noun) means a small bus, typically used to carry a small group of passengers. Example: “The school hired a minibus to take the team to the match.”
noun
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A small bus, typically used to carry a small group of passengers.
"The school hired a minibus to take the team to the match."
How to use minibus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA smaller-than-usual bus for short trips or small groups.
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Word forms
- Plural
- minibuses, minibusses
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The school hired a _____ to take the team to the match.
Etymology
From "mini-" plus "bus."
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Rhymes for minibus
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What does “minibus” mean?
The word “minibus” means a small bus, typically used to carry a small group of passengers. In plain terms, a smaller-than-usual bus for short trips or small groups.
How do you pronounce “minibus”?
“Minibus” is pronounced MIH-nee-buhs (/ˈmɪ.ni.bəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “minibus” in a sentence?
Here is “minibus” used in a sentence: “The school hired a minibus to take the team to the match.”
What part of speech is “minibus”?
“Minibus” is a noun.
