busing
|bus-ing|
/ˈbʌsɪŋ/
(bus)
public transport vehicle
Etymology
'busing' originates from English, specifically the word 'bus', which is a clipped form ultimately from Latin 'omnibus', where 'omni-' meant 'all'.
'busing' developed from the English noun 'bus' (a shortened form of 'omnibus' in the early 19th century). 'Omnibus' came from Latin 'omnibus' (from 'omnis' meaning 'all'); the clipped form 'bus' entered English and later produced the verb 'to bus' and the noun 'busing'.
Initially associated with 'omnibus' meaning 'for all' or 'for everyone', the word evolved into 'bus' for a passenger vehicle and then into verb forms meaning 'to transport by bus' or 'to clear tables'; 'busing' now commonly means the act of transporting by bus and (in US historical/political contexts) the policy of transporting students for desegregation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of transporting people by bus; transportation by bus.
The company arranged busing for employees who lived far from the office.
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Noun 2
specifically (mainly US): the practice or policy of transporting students by bus to achieve racial balance among schools (also spelled 'bussing').
Busing was a controversial policy in many cities during school desegregation efforts.
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Verb 1
present participle or gerund of 'bus': transporting (someone) by bus.
The district is busing students to several different schools this year.
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