Omnibus
noun
A large public vehicle designed to carry many passengers, usually along a particular route.
I took the omnibus to the city center.
Often appears as...
- catch the omnibus
- omnibus stop
noun
A single volume containing several novels or other items previously published separately.
She bought an omnibus edition of Jane Austen's novels.
Often appears as...
- omnibus edition
- omnibus volume
noun
A television or radio program that includes several episodes of a series shown one after the other.
They broadcast an omnibus of the week's episodes every Sunday.
Often appears as...
- omnibus edition
- omnibus program
noun
A bill or measure in a legislative assembly that encompasses a variety of subjects or measures.
The omnibus bill covers a wide range of issues, from health care to education.
Often appears as...
- omnibus bill
- omnibus legislation
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A large public vehicle designed to carry many passengers, usually along a particular route.
I took the omnibus to the city center.
Often appears as...
- catch the omnibus
- omnibus stop
noun
A single volume containing several novels or other items previously published separately.
She bought an omnibus edition of Jane Austen's novels.
Often appears as...
- omnibus edition
- omnibus volume
noun
A television or radio program that includes several episodes of a series shown one after the other.
They broadcast an omnibus of the week's episodes every Sunday.
Often appears as...
- omnibus edition
- omnibus program
noun
A bill or measure in a legislative assembly that encompasses a variety of subjects or measures.
The omnibus bill covers a wide range of issues, from health care to education.
Often appears as...
- omnibus bill
- omnibus legislation
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Public Transport
Remember, 'omnibus' specifically refers to public, not private, transportation systems.
I'm waiting at the omnibus stop.
Pro Tip 2/2Fixed Routes
'Omnibus' implies travel along predetermined paths or schedules, unlike taxis or ride-shares.
The schedule for the omnibus route is posted at the station.
Pro Tip 1/2Public Transport
Remember, 'omnibus' specifically refers to public, not private, transportation systems.
I'm waiting at the omnibus stop.
Pro Tip 2/2Fixed Routes
'Omnibus' implies travel along predetermined paths or schedules, unlike taxis or ride-shares.
The schedule for the omnibus route is posted at the station.
Pro Tip 1/2Public Transport
Remember, 'omnibus' specifically refers to public, not private, transportation systems.
I'm waiting at the omnibus stop.
Pro Tip 2/2Fixed Routes
'Omnibus' implies travel along predetermined paths or schedules, unlike taxis or ride-shares.
The schedule for the omnibus route is posted at the station.
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How to Raise a Baby...
of them it's really important to stop traffic on time so that their pregnant females can go ahead and have three for offspring so they multiply really fast and they're really tough they're kind of omnibus the lead almost anything once we get big
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A vision for the future...
omnibus under which everything from Navy to the Air Force together is costed but the cost in life and treasure has been very real to the United States fortunately since I've become president
Video examples
How to Raise a Baby...
of them it's really important to stop traffic on time so that their pregnant females can go ahead and have three for offspring so they multiply really fast and they're really tough they're kind of omnibus the lead almost anything once we get big
Video examples
A vision for the future...
omnibus under which everything from Navy to the Air Force together is costed but the cost in life and treasure has been very real to the United States fortunately since I've become president
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Monica Crowley
American Journalist
Trillions of dollars are being spent in the name of 'saving' the economy: bailouts, 'stimulus,' omnibus spending bills, budgets, government takeovers of the auto, health care and energy industries, all of which require ever more spending.
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Joseph A. Schumpeter
American Economist
For the duration of its collective life, or the time during which its identity may be assumed, each class resembles a hotel or an omnibus, always full, but always of different people.
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Mary Nightingale
On Sunday morning, I'll read the papers and listen to The Archers' omnibus - I love radio at the weekend especially Any Questions?' and the Woman's Hour' omnibus.
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Virginia Woolf
British Author
It's not catastrophes, murders, deaths, diseases, that age and kill us; it's the way people look and laugh, and run up the steps of omnibuses.
Quote examples
Monica Crowley
American Journalist
Trillions of dollars are being spent in the name of 'saving' the economy: bailouts, 'stimulus,' omnibus spending bills, budgets, government takeovers of the auto, health care and energy industries, all of which require ever more spending.
Quote examples
Joseph A. Schumpeter
American Economist
For the duration of its collective life, or the time during which its identity may be assumed, each class resembles a hotel or an omnibus, always full, but always of different people.
Quote examples
Mary Nightingale
On Sunday morning, I'll read the papers and listen to The Archers' omnibus - I love radio at the weekend especially Any Questions?' and the Woman's Hour' omnibus.
Quote examples
Virginia Woolf
British Author
It's not catastrophes, murders, deaths, diseases, that age and kill us; it's the way people look and laugh, and run up the steps of omnibuses.
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