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- [min-ee-buhs]
- /ˈmɪn iˌbʌs/
- /ˈmɪn.i.bʌs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [min-ee-buhs]
- /ˈmɪn iˌbʌs/
Definitions of minibus word
- noun minibus a small bus, seating about 15 passengers and typically transporting people short distances. 1
- noun minibus A small bus for about ten to fifteen passengers. 1
- noun minibus small bus 1
- countable noun minibus A minibus is a large van which has seats in the back for passengers, and windows along its sides. 0
- noun minibus a small bus able to carry approximately ten passengers 0
- noun minibus a very small bus 0
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Origin of minibus
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; mini- + bus1; the 19th-century word, meaning “small carriage,” perhaps mini(mum) + (omni)bus
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Parts of speech for Minibus
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minibus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for minibus
noun minibus
- minivan — a small passenger van, somewhat larger than a station wagon, typically with side or rear windows and rear seats that can be removed for hauling small loads.
- coach — A coach is someone who trains a person or team of people in a particular sport.
- bus — A bus is a large motor vehicle which carries passengers from one place to another. Buses drive along particular routes, and you have to pay to travel in them.
- camper van — A camper van is a van which is equipped with beds and cooking equipment so that you can live, cook, and sleep in it.
- camper — A camper is someone who is camping somewhere.
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