terminus
In modern daily conversation, the word "terminal" is more commonly used than "terminus" when referring to airports or bus stations. "Terminus" often sounds more formal or technical. It is frequently used in literature or when discussing historical boundaries and geography.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon; Jessica is in a high-stakes meeting while Mark is lounging at a cafe.
Jessica
Where are you? The client is freaking out and you're not here.
Mark
My bad. I totally zoned out and the bus hit the terminus.
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Jessica's anxiety is evident in her urgent tone, while Mark uses 'my bad' (slang for apology) and 'zoned out' (phrasal verb meaning to lose concentration) to casually explain that he missed his stop and ended up at the end of the line.