"motorbus" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: motorbuses [plural], motorbusses [plural]
Etymology: motor + bus Etymology templates: {{compound|en|motor|bus}} motor + bus Head templates: {{en-noun|+|motorbusses}} motorbus (plural motorbuses or motorbusses)
  1. A motorised bus, or coach. Categories (topical): Vehicles Synonyms: autobus, bus, coach, loser cruiser, motorcoach, omnibus

Inflected forms

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