Trolleybus

//tɹɒlɪbʌs// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of trolley bus. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead wires wordnet

Synonyms

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trackless trolleytrolley coach

Example

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"The trolleybus arrived on time."

Etymology

From trolley + bus.

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