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 fact-checkers specifically, and omnibus journalistic outlets more broadly, have failed our current moment in large part by neither acknowledging nor confronting the epistemic disparities between left and right in the Trumpist era.

From Slate

He organised a boycott of the Bristol Omnibus Company, after which its policy of discrimination was ended.

From BBC

In this role, he spearheaded the historic bus boycott, rallying thousands of Bristolians to stand together against the Bristol Omnibus Company's refusal to hire Black and Asian drivers.

From BBC

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