Phrase guide

bus line

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A specific route followed by public buses to transport passengers between designated stops.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: road, transport

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noun

Meaning 2

A bus company or service operating those buses along fixed paths.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: road, transport

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3

noun

Meaning 3

an organization responsible for operating a bus transportation system

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: transit line

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