minibus

noun
UK: /ˈmɪnɪbʌs/
US: /ˈmɪnɪbʌs/

  1. A small bus that carries a few people.

    1. The minibus is used to take children to school.
    2. Our sports team travels to away games in a comfortable minibus.

  2. A passenger vehicle larger than a car but smaller than a full-size bus, often used for group travel or shuttle services.

    1. We rented a minibus for the family trip to the coast.
    2. The hotel provides a minibus service to the airport for its guests.

Synonyms

van jitney

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "minibus" in English means: A small bus that carries a few people., A passenger vehicle larger than a car but smaller than a full-size bus, often used for group travel or shuttle services..

The phonetic transcription of "minibus" is /ˈmɪnɪbʌs/ in British English and /ˈmɪnɪbʌs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "minibus": van, jitney.

Example usage of "minibus": "The minibus is used to take children to school.". More examples on the page.