busload

noun

bus·​load ˈbəs-ˌlōd How to pronounce busload (audio)
: a load that fills a bus
busloads of tourists

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For some of us, though, experiencing a destination without the crowds is a must; standing in a grove of redwood trees is inarguably more astounding when you’re not surrounded by busloads of tourists or obsessive selfie takers. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 The sainted Tom Brady had a busload of go-to receivers over the years. Steve Buckley, New York Times, 2 June 2026 Even as busloads of Bruins fans descended on Galen Center, turning USC's arena into hostile territory, the Trojans showed signs of life early on. Ryan Kartje Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 9 Mar. 2026 Even as busloads of Bruins fans descended on Galen Center, turning USC’s arena into hostile territory, the Trojans showed signs of life early on. Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for busload

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of busload was in 1854

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“Busload.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/busload. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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