bus

noun

1. a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport

- he always rode the bus to work

Similar word(s): autobus, charabanc, coach, jitney, motorbus, motorcoach, omnibus

Definition categories: man–made

2. the topology of a network whose components are connected by a busbar

Definition categories: thought, topology

3. an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits

- the busbar in this computer can transmit data either way between any two components of the system

Similar word(s): busbar

Definition categories: man–made, conductor

4. a car that is old and unreliable

- the fenders had fallen off that old bus

Similar word(s): heap, jalopy

Definition categories: man–made, auto, automobile, car, machine, motorcar, dysphemism

verb

1. send or move around by bus

- The children were bussed to school

Definition categories: motion, transport

2. ride in a bus

Definition categories: motion, ride

3. remove used dishes from the table in restaurants

Definition categories: change