Definition

A type of bus that carries passengers and is powered by an engine.

Example

The motorbus arrived at the station on time, ready to take passengers to their destination.

Conversation

Have you ever traveled on a motorbus?

Yeah, I took one to the city last summer.

That sounds fun! How was the ride on the motorbus?

It was surprisingly comfortable and pretty quick.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Motorbus → It is formed from "motor" (from Latin "movere", meaning to move) and "bus" (from Latin "omnibus", meaning for all). The word "motorbus" refers to a vehicle that moves and is designed to carry many passengers.

Memory Tip

Think of a vehicle that 'moves' ('motor') and is meant for 'everyone' ('bus') — that's why a motorbus is a bus that moves people.

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