walking bus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

walking bus walking buses walking school bus

Etymology

Blend of walking + school bus. Coined by analogy with a conventional school bus.

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