omnibus

[ om-nuh-buhs, -buhs ]

noun

, plural om·ni·bus·es, om·ni·bus·ses.

1. bus ¹( def 1 ).
2. a volume of reprinted works of a single author or of works related in interest or theme.

adjective

1. pertaining to, including, or dealing with numerous objects or items at once:

   an omnibus bill submitted to a legislature.

omnibus

/ -bəs; ˈɒmnɪˌbʌs /

noun

1. a less common word for bus
2. Also calledomnibus volume a collection of works by one author or several works on a similar topic, reprinted in one volume
3. Also calledomnibus edition a television or radio programme consisting of two or more programmes broadcast earlier in the week

adjective

1. prenominal of, dealing with, or providing for many different things or cases

Word History and Origins

Origin of omnibus¹

1820–30; < French < Latin: for all (dative plural of omnis )

Word History and Origins

Origin of omnibus¹

C19: from Latin, literally: for all, from omnis all

Example Sentences

The deadline to finalize the omnibus bill arrives Monday, and with lawmakers deadlocked along partisan lines, it appears likely that they will simply extend the current law for at least another year.

From Salon

Indeed, Hollyoaks hasn't actually been on Channel 4 for a year, apart from a weekly omnibus in the early hours.

From BBC

An omnibus bill was signed by President Donald Trump clarifying that restricting the use of federal funds to advocate or promote gun control doesn’t ban research.

From Seattle Times

Indeed he got what he wanted Tuesday, when Argentina’s lower house voted to approve a dramatically downsized version of Milei’s economic overhaul package, known as the omnibus bill.

From Seattle Times

House Republicans have been determined to end the practice of packaging all 12 annual spending bills into one massive bill called an omnibus.

From Seattle Times