terminus

noun
UK: /ˈtɜː.mɪ.nəs/
US: /ˈtɝː.mə.nəs/

  1. The end of a railway line, bus route, or similar transport system.

    1. The bus terminus is near my house.
    2. This railway line terminus is being redeveloped into apartments.

  2. A station where transport vehicles start or end their journey.

    1. We arrived at the city terminus.
    2. Passengers disembarked at the designated airport terminus.

  3. The final point in a process or course of events; the end or conclusion.

    1. The discussion reached its terminus.
    2. The project reached its natural terminus after many delays.

Synonyms

destination stop termination station end

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "terminus" in English means: The end of a railway line, bus route, or similar transport system., A station where transport vehicles start or end their journey., The final point in a process or course of events; the end or conclusion..

The phonetic transcription of "terminus" is /ˈtɜː.mɪ.nəs/ in British English and /ˈtɝː.mə.nəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "terminus": destination, stop, termination, station, end.

Example usage of "terminus": "The bus terminus is near my house.". More examples on the page.