Omnibus

Word OMNIBUS
Character 7
Hyphenation om ni bus
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Omnibus"

What do we mean by omnibus?

A long motor vehicle for passengers; a bus. noun

A printed anthology of the works of one author or of writings on related subjects. noun

Including or covering many things or classes. adjective

Including all or a great number; covering or designed to cover many different cases or things; embracing numerous distinct objects: as, an omnibus bill, clause, or order.

A long-bodied four-wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers, generally between two fixed stations, the seats being arranged lengthwise, with the entrance at the rear. noun

In glass-making, a sheet-iron cover for articles in an annealing-arch, to protect them from drafts of air. noun

Same as omnibus-box. noun

A man or boy who assists a waiter in a hotel or restaurant, removes the soiled dishes, and brings new supplies. noun

Pertaining to or dealing with a variety of topics at one time. adjective

A large box in a theater, on a level with the stage and having communication with it. adjective

A long vehicle, having seats for many people; a bus. noun

A sheet-iron cover for articles in a leer or annealing arch, to protect them from drafts. noun

A volume containing collected and reprinted works of a single author or on a single theme. noun

A vehicle set up to carry many people (now usually called a bus). noun

An anthology of previously released material linked together by theme or author, especially in book form. noun

A broadcast program consisting of all of the episodes of a serial that have been shown in the previous week. noun

A stamp issue, usually commemorative, that appears simultaneously in several countries as a joint issue. noun

Containing multiple items. adjective

A vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport noun

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.

A stamp issue, usually commemorative, that appears simultaneously in several countries as a joint issue.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Omnibus

The word "omnibus" in example sentences

One used to see, on the one-horsed omnibus which in old times represented the locomotion of Madrid, _Serbicio de omnibus_ quite as often as _Servicio_. ❋ L. Higgin (N/A)

There were, Pfeiffer said, several unresolved issues with the long-term omnibus bill, chief among them policy riders that would alter previously passed legislation and compromise executive powers. ❋ The Huffington Post News Editors (2011)

My agent is working to get those OOP titles in omnibus form, but so far it's slow going. ❋ P_n_elrod (2009)

Children of the Night by Mercedes Lackey – keeper, in omnibus ❋ Unknown (2009)

Fans of pulled TOKYOPOP series Rave Master will be pleased to know that Del Rey now has the license and will be releasing the remainder of the series in omnibus form. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Given that the release timeframe has shrunk to three months, maybe it will be out around the time the second omnibus is available? ❋ Unknown (2010)

But I picked up the Geodesica omnibus from the SFBC and I am totally getting Saturn Returns when it's out. ❋ Lou Anders (2006)

Note 89: Must., pp. 15 — 16, esp.chap. 44: "Quomodo mense septimo agendae sunt gravidae mulieres? in omnibus patienter et quiete, ne nimia gestatione pecus iam perfectum foris excutiatur, siquidem etiam et septimani nasci possunt." ❋ Unknown (2005)

Now it does not follow from this text that all persons are obliged to marry, even if the word omnibus were rendered, in all persons, instead of in all things: for if it was a precept, St. Paul himself would have transgressed it, as he never married. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

Now it does not follow from this text that all persons are obliged to marry, even if the word omnibus were rendered, in all persons, instead of in all things: for if it was ❋ Anonymous (N/A)

My guests arrived in omnibus loads at four o'clock. ❋ Maud Howe Elliott (1915)

I go in an omnibus from the bottom of our street to the end of its line, and just come back again; thus realising some fourteen miles of shaking at the modest/[Page 310]/cost of one shilling. ❋ Unknown (1883)

Robertson, accordingly, called for me at five, and we rumbled off in omnibus, all the way to Mile End, that hitherto for me unimaginable goal! ❋ Unknown (1883)

Drank tea with her - went and came in omnibus, but having Mrs. Heywood with me by way of lady's-maid. ❋ Unknown (1883)

A custom was gradually introduced, that no person should marry a wife without the permission of the emperor, “ut ipse in omnibus nuptiis praegustator esset.” ❋ Unknown (1206)

I’d also love to see X/1999 re-issued in omnibus format, as many of the early volumes are exceptionally difficult to find in stores. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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