# terminus

/ˈtɝmɪnəs/ (US) · /tˈɜːmɪnəs/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/terminus
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

the final stop at the end of a bus or train line. It is the place where the journey finishes and the vehicle turns around.

For teachers: the final station or stop at the end of a transportation route. Often used in technical or formal contexts regarding logistics and urban planning.

## Examples

- The bus reaches its terminus at the edge of the city.
- Passengers must exit the train here because this station is the terminus for the northern line.
- The grand central station serves as the primary terminus for all regional rail traffic, acting as a vital hub for thousands of daily commuters.

## Usage notes

- The plural form can be either 'termini' (more formal/Latinate) or 'terminuses' (standard English).

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