minibus

noun

mini·​bus ˈmi-nē-ˌbəs How to pronounce minibus (audio)
Synonyms of minibusnext
: a small bus or van

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The Harmony module is a utility hub 14 feet wide and 24 feet long, or about the length of a minibus. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026 From mid-size crossovers to gargantuan three-row haulers, the high-riding faux rugged minibus has become the default setting for families. — New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026 All those injured had been aboard the minibus, and all are men, Cury said. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Instead, the modern-day minibus won’t be available stateside until the first half of next year at the earliest. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minibus

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First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of minibus was in 1958

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“Minibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minibus. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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minibus

noun
mini·​bus ˈmin-i-ˌbəs How to pronounce minibus (audio)
: a small bus

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