school bus

noun — 2 senses

school bus

noun

/ˈskuːl.bʌs/

Etymology Compound of school + bus.

1

Automotive, Transport, Vehicles A bus which carries children to or from school.

2

Metrology Informal An informal approximate unit of measure, from the length of a typical public school bus, approximately 30 feet or 9 metres.

Related terms
school bus yellow, walking school bus

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