English Expression · Intermediate
horse bus
A horse-drawn omnibus
Pronunciation: say horse bus
Meaning
A horse-drawn omnibus.
Example
Southwold was served by horse bus from Darsham until the well-known Ipswich firm of Ransomes & Rapier interested itself in the project for a railway.
Southwold was served by horse bus from Darsham until the well-known Ipswich firm of Ransomes & Rapier interested itself in the project for a railway.
Practice tips
- Practice horse bus out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.