minibus

[ min-ee-buhs ]
/ ˈmɪn iˌbʌs /

noun

a small bus, seating about 15 passengers and typically transporting people short distances.
Also called microbus.

Origin of minibus

1840–50; mini- + bus1; the 19th-century word, meaning “small carriage,” perhaps mini(mum) + (omni)bus

Words nearby minibus

miniaturist, miniaturize, minibar, minibike, miniblind, minibus, minicab, minicam, minicar, minicassette, minicoach

Example sentences from the Web for minibus

  • Ten Syrians were killed in a minibus that had come from Lebanon, Syrian media reported last weekend.

    Syria's Media War |Anonymous |May 18, 2011 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for minibus

minibus
/ (ˈmɪnɪˌbʌs) /

noun

a small bus able to carry approximately ten passengers