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- [buhs]
- /bʌs/
- /bʌs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buhs]
- /bʌs/
Definitions of bused word
- noun plural bused a large motor vehicle, having a long body, equipped with seats or benches for passengers, usually operating as part of a scheduled service; omnibus. 1
- noun plural bused a similar horse-drawn vehicle. 1
- noun plural bused a passenger automobile or airplane used in a manner resembling that of a bus. 1
- noun plural bused any vehicle operated to transport children to school. 1
- noun plural bused a low, movable filing cabinet. 1
- noun plural bused Electricity.. Also called bus bar, busbar [buhs-bahr] /ˈbʌsˌbɑr/ (Show IPA). a heavy conductor, often made of copper in the shape of a bar, used to collect, carry, and distribute powerful electric currents, as those produced by generators. 1
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Origin of bused
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; short for omnibus; (def 6) short for omnibus bar
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Parts of speech for Bused
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bused popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".