omnibus

/ˈɒmnɪbəs//ˈɑmnɪˌbʌs/

noun

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    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.
  4. 4

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

verb

  1. 1

    To combine (legislative bills, etc.) into a single package.

  2. 2

    To drive an omnibus.

  3. 3

    To travel or be transported by omnibus.

adjective

  1. 1

    Containing multiple items.

    The legislature enacted an omnibus appropriations bill.

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