“Bus” or “Buss”—Which to use?

“Bus” or “Buss”

Overview

bus / buss are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

bus: (noun) a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport. (noun) a car that is old and unreliable. (verb) send or move around by bus. (verb) ride in a bus. (verb) remove used dishes from the table in restaurants.

buss: NA

Pronunciation

bus: b·AH·s

buss: b·AH·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “bus”

There is regular bus service from the capital NDjamena…
The nearest bus stop is along Jalan Kebun…
…transfer is available to several bus lines, as well as to…
The bus is available along almost all…
Jîn gets on a bus with other people.
…of the Landsat 8 spacecraft bus, the integration of the customer-furnished…
…up with explosion under a bus.
…is served by the trolley, bus, Coaster, and Amtrak.
Night Bus to the Afterlife (Pittsburgh: Carnegie…
…subway or streetcars and these bus routes at curbside stops:

Examples of “buss”

…waiting for transport to a hospital.
…freshen a model without complete redesign.
Howard J. Buss - Dances and Interludes, 2018…
Buss, Lydus H.(ed), Sturm, Thomas A.,…
…"If they vex, let them buss", would arrive in Liberia.
"Buss A Shot" - Captain Barkey

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