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OMNIBUS definition: 1. a book consisting of two or more parts that have already been published separately 2. a…. Learn more.
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
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.
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 ]
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.
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.
4 days ago · A broadcast programme consisting of all of the episodes of a serial that have been shown in the previous week. The omnibus edition of The Archers is broadcast every Sunday morning at 11.00. ( philately) A stamp issue, usually commemorative, that appears simultaneously in several countries as a joint issue .
