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Synonyms for omnibus

Grammar : Noun
Spell : om-nuh-buhs, -buh s
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒm nəˌbʌs, -bəs

Définition of omnibus

Origin :
  • 1829, "four-wheeled public vehicle with seats for passengers," from French (voiture) omnibus "(carriage) for all, common (conveyance)," from Latin omnibus "for all," dative plural of omnis "all" (see omni-). Introduced by Jacques Lafitte in Paris in 1819 or '20, in London from 1829. In reference to legislation, the word is recorded from 1842. Meaning "man or boy who assists a waiter at a restaurant" is attested from 1888 (cf. busboy). As an adjective in English from 1842.
  • noun compilation
Example sentences :
  • "Why not walk over to the old Omnibus House," suggested Grace.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • He can Take her In by not keeping his appointment, or—he can charter an omnibus if he likes.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 8, May 21, 1870 » by Various
  • For slender purses there are cheap boats, cheap railways, and the omnibus.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • But rolling to the feast on the top of the omnibus the Professor lost his high spirits.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • The real rustic does utter a yell of joy at the sight of a Bayswater omnibus.
  • Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton
  • He was the owner of the omnibus which ran between Arromanches and Bayeux.
  • Extract from : « A Zola Dictionary » by J. G. Patterson
  • He usually took an omnibus on his arrival at the Northern Railway terminus.
  • Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola
  • When they came out it was quite dark, and they got on to the top of an omnibus.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • When she changed her omnibus at Piccadilly the Circus was very full of women.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • It described her attempt to climb to the top of an omnibus on a windy day.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

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