busman

/'bʌsmən/

Thân thiện

A busman drives a large red bus along a city route.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who drives a bus

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bus driver