school bus

[ skool buhs ]

noun

1. a vehicle used to transport students to and from school or used for other related purposes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of school bus¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

Malala has a personal history with the Taliban across the border in Pakistan, after a gunman from the hardline Islamist group shot her as she sat on a school bus.

From BBC

Several lawsuits were lodged against businesses, including school bus manufacturers and a major grocery chain.

From Los Angeles Times

Most Scottish councils are looking at education cuts – including proposals to reduce learning hours, school buses, and classroom assistants - but only some, including Glasgow, have reduced teacher numbers.

From BBC

The government responded by ordering all of the more than 13,000 public and private buses powered by CNG to come in for inspection, and suspended all long-distance school bus trips.

From BBC

Bernal worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District as a school bus driver and supervisor.

From Los Angeles Times