walking bus en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of walking + school bus. Coined by analogy with a conventional school bus.
Meanings
- A group of students who walk to school chaperoned by two adults (the "driver" leading and the "conductor" following), according to a fixed route with designated "bus stops" where further students can join the group.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| walking school bus | alternative | lexicographic | |
| walking buses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |