busload

noun

bus·​load ˈbəs-ˌlōd How to pronounce busload (audio)
: a load that fills a bus
busloads of tourists

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The sainted Tom Brady had a busload of go-to receivers over the years. — Steve Buckley, New York Times, 2 June 2026 The mood shifted as a busload of federal agents in protective gear rolled in. — Joy Sewing, Houston Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026 Jackson followed with busloads of protesters. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 Six busloads of students traveled to witness a defining victory at Xavier in 1983. — Mario Diloreto, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for busload

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of busload was in 1854

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“Busload.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/busload. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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