OMNIBUS
omnibus
(adjective) providing for many things at once; “an omnibus law”
bus, autobus, coach, charabanc, double-decker, jitney, motorbus, motorcoach, omnibus, passenger vehicle
(noun) a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport; “he always rode the bus to work”
omnibus
(noun) an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
omnibus (plural omnibuses or omnibusses or omnibi) (the last form is nonstandard)
(dated) A vehicle set up to carry many people (now usually called a bus).
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.
Adjective
omnibus (not comparable)
Containing multiple items.
Verb
omnibus (third-person singular simple present omnibusses or omnibuses, present participle omnibussing or omnibusing, simple past and past participle omnibussed or omnibused)
(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.
Source: Wiktionary
Om"ni*bus, n. Etym: [L., for all, dat. pl. from omnis all. Cf. Bus.]
1. A long four-wheeled carriage, having seats for many people; especially, one with seats running lengthwise, used in conveying passengers short distances.
2. (Glass Making)
Definition: A sheet-iron cover for articles in a leer or annealing arch, to protect them from drafts. Omnibus bill, a legislative bill which provides for a number of miscellaneous enactments or appropriations. [Parliamentary Cant, U.S.] -- Omnibus box, a large box in a theater, on a level with the stage and having communication with it. [Eng.] Thackeray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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