First Known Use: 1829
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1omnibus
noun om·ni·bus \ˈäm-ni-(ˌ)bəs\
Definition of OMNIBUS
1
: a usually automotive public vehicle designed to carry a large number of passengers : bus
2
: a book containing reprints of a number of works
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Origin of OMNIBUS
French, from Latin, for all, dative plural of omnis
Rhymes with OMNIBUS
2omnibus
adjective
: of, relating to, or including many things
Full Definition of OMNIBUS
1
: of, relating to, or providing for many things at once
2
: containing or including many items <an omnibus bill>
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First Known Use of OMNIBUS
1842
Related to OMNIBUS
- Synonyms
- all-embracing, all-in [chiefly British], all-inclusive, broad-gauge (or broad-gauged), compendious, complete, comprehensive, cover-all, cyclopedic, embracive, exhaustive, full, global, inclusive, in-depth, encyclopedic, panoramic, thorough, universal
OMNIBUS Defined for Kids
omnibus
noun om·ni·bus \ˈäm-ni-ˌbəs\
plural om·ni·bus·es
Definition of OMNIBUS for Kids
: bus
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