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- Dictionaryomnibus/ˈɒmnɪbəs/
noun
- 1. a volume containing several books previously published separately: "an omnibus of her first trilogy"
- 2. a bus: dated "a horse-drawn omnibus"
adjective
- 1. comprising several items: "omnibus editions of novels"
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noun. om· ni· bus ˈäm-ni- (ˌ)bəs. Synonyms of omnibus. 1. : a usually automotive public vehicle designed to carry a large number of passengers : bus. took a seat on the omnibus. 2. : a book containing reprints of a number of works (as of a single author or on a single subject) The omnibus contained all of the author's short stories. omnibus. 2 of 2
OMNIBUS definition: 1. a book consisting of two or more parts that have already been published separately 2. a…. Learn more.
OMNIBUS meaning: 1. a book consisting of two or more parts that have already been published separately 2. a…. Learn more.
noun. a less common word for bus. Also calledomnibus volume a collection of works by one author or several works on a similar topic, reprinted in one volume. Also calledomnibus edition a television or radio programme consisting of two or more programmes broadcast earlier in the week.
As a book, an omnibus is collection of articles either all on the same subject or written by a single author. An omnibus of Joyce Carol Oates would fill more shelves than all of Shakespeare’s plays.
An omnibus is a book which contains a large collection of stories or articles, often by a particular person or about a particular subject. ...a new omnibus edition of three thrillers. [ usually NOUN noun ]
There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word omnibus, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. omnibus has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
