busman
/'bʌsmən/
Definition
Noun: 1. A person who drives a bus as their profession: The word specifically refers to someone whose job is to operate a bus, transporting passengers along a set route.
Examples
- Noun:
- The experienced busman navigated the crowded city streets with ease.
- After 30 years as a busman, he knew every stop on the line.
Advanced Usage
- "Busman's holiday": This is a common idiom where the target word is used. It refers to a vacation or day off where one spends time doing an activity very similar to one's regular job.
- The chef spent his busman's holiday cooking an elaborate dinner for friends.
Variants and Related Words
- Bus driver (n): A more common and direct synonym for a busman.
- The bus driver announced the next stop.
Synonyms
- Bus driver: The standard term for someone who drives a bus.
- Coach operator: Can be used, especially for long-distance or tour buses.
Related Idioms
- Busman's holiday: As defined in the 'Advanced Usage' section, this idiom is the primary extended use of the word. It humorously describes a break from work that is not a break from the type of work one does.
Noun
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someone who drives a bus
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