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- DictionaryOm·ni·bus/ˈämnəˌbəs/
noun
- 1. a volume containing several novels or other items previously published separately: "an omnibus of her first trilogy"
- 2. a bus: dated "a horse-drawn omnibus"
adjective
- 1. comprising several items: "omnibus editions of novels"
omnibus noun [C] (SEVERAL PARTS) Add to word list. a book consisting of two or more parts that have already been published separately. Compare. anthology. UK. a program consisting of two or more parts that have already been broadcast separately: the omnibus edition of a soap opera. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
An omnibus is another word for a bus, as in a large vehicle carrying lots of passengers. Other names are autobus and coach. This word has bus in it, and that's the main meaning of omnibus. As a book, an omnibus is collection of articles either all on the same subject or written by a single author.
What does the word omnibus mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word omnibus, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. omnibus has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. theatre (1840s) glass-making (1850s) film (1920s) broadcasting (1980s)
5 days ago · omnibus in British English. (ˈɒmnɪˌbʌs , -bəs ) noun Word forms: plural -buses. 1. a less common word for bus (sense 1) 2. Also called: omnibus volume. a collection of works by one author or several works on a similar topic, reprinted in one volume. 3. Also called: omnibus edition.
a large book that contains a number of books, for example novels by the same author. (old-fashioned) a bus. Definition of omnibus noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
3 days ago · noun. 1. bus 1 (sense 1) 2. a volume of reprinted works of a single author or of works related in interest or theme. adjective. 3. pertaining to, including, or dealing with numerous objects or items at once. an omnibus bill submitted to a legislature.
1. a. A large horse-drawn public conveyance, especially of the late 1800s. b. A long motor vehicle for passengers; a bus. 2. A printed anthology of the works of one author or of writings on related subjects. adj. Including or covering many things or classes: an omnibus trade bill.
