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bus

A large motor vehicle designed to carry many passengers along a fixed route. / To clear dirty dishes and glasses from a table in a restaurant.
Transitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: busespast: bussedpp: busseding: bussing

The term evokes the image of public utility and mass transit, carrying a sense of shared space and scheduled routine. It is a neutral word, though in certain social contexts, it can imply a lack of private transport or a lower socioeconomic status compared to driving a personal car.

In a dining context, the verb suggests a fast-paced, repetitive action of cleaning and resetting. It describes a specific role of service and efficiency, focusing on the physical removal of clutter to prepare a space for new guests.

Countable when referring to the physical vehicle on the street. Uncountable when referring to the system of public transport as a whole.

Meanings

Noun

A large motor vehicle designed to carry many passengers along a fixed route.

The city bus arrives every ten minutes.

Transitive Verb
[~ someone][~ something]

To clear dirty dishes and glasses from a table in a restaurant.

The waiter spent the evening bussing tables.

Phrasal Verbs

bus in

to transport a large group of people to a specific location via bus

The school decided to bus in students from the neighboring district to fill the gap.

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