busing

noun

bus·​ing ˈbə-siŋ How to pronounce busing (audio)
variants or less commonly bussing
Synonyms of busingnext
1
: the act of transporting by bus
2
: the transporting of children to a school outside their residential area as a means of achieving racial balance in that school

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That busing substitution will remain in effect until further notice. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 25 June 2026 This proposal would improve the student experience with no impact on the budget or busing and with minimal impact on private/parochial schools. — Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026 Superintendent Mark Kleinhans said one factor in his district is the number of students who walk to school, because there is no busing system. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 21 Jan. 2026 That 1971 Supreme Court case mandated district-wide busing to aid in fully desegregating schools. — Desiree Mathurin march 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for busing

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First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of busing was in 1920

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busing

noun
bus·​ing
variants or bussing
ˈbə-siŋ How to pronounce busing (audio)
: the act of transporting by bus
especially : the transporting of children to a school outside their neighborhood in order to establish a racial balance at that school

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