omnibus
IPA: ˈɑmnʌbʌs
noun
- (dated) A bus (vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads).
- An anthology of previously released material linked together by theme or author, especially in book form.
- A broadcast programme consisting of all of the episodes of a serial that have been shown in the previous week.
- (philately) A stamp issue, usually commemorative, that appears simultaneously in several countries as a joint issue.
verb
- (transitive) To combine (legislative bills, etc.) into a single package.
- (intransitive, dated) To drive an omnibus.
- (intransitive, dated) To travel or be transported by omnibus.
adjective
- Containing multiple items.
- Of a transportation service, calling at every station, as opposed to express; local.
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Examples of "omnibus" in Sentences
- The omnibus arrived at the bus stop right on schedule, ready to take passengers to their destinations
- The omnibus was a large, comfortable vehicle with plush seats and air conditioning
- Passengers lined up outside the station, eager to board the omnibus and begin their journey
- The omnibus driver greeted each passenger with a smile as they climbed aboard
- As the omnibus pulled away from the curb, the passengers settled in for a smooth ride to their destination
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