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desto

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

a headsign; a destination sign: a moveable or electronic display mounted on a bus or other public transport vehicle to indicate its intended route and destination.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, New-Zealand, Singapore, informal

Examples

  • When you arrive at the terminus, remember to change your desto.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Abbreviation of destination.