noun
omnibus
A public bus, especially in historical use.
A horse-drawn omnibus carries passengers along the city's busiest streets.
Etymology
Latin omnibus means for all. The vehicle name advertises shared public transport available to all passengers, rather than a private carriage.
More examples
- She pays her fare and boards the omnibus.
- In the old photograph, two omnibuses wait outside the station.
- The last omnibus leaves the square at nine.
Forms
omnibus · omnibuses