Definition

A small vehicle that is designed to carry passengers, similar to a bus but smaller in size, often used for short trips or group travel.

Example

We took a microbus to the festival because it could fit all of our friends comfortably.

Conversation

Have you seen the new microbus that just came out?

Yeah, it looks really cool and spacious!

I heard it's perfect for road trips with friends.

Definitely! A microbus would make traveling so much more comfortable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microbus → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "bus" (short for "omnibus", from Latin meaning for all). The word "microbus" refers to a small bus designed to carry a limited number of passengers.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') and 'for all' ('bus') to remember that a microbus is a small vehicle meant for transporting people.

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