Omnibus
/ˈɒm.nɪ.bəs/
An omnibus is either a single volume gathering multiple works or a large public bus that carries many passengers.
Examples
- We will discuss the omnibus during tomorrow's meeting.
- The omnibus's route was changed last week.
- Omnibus of classic short stories was released last month.
- They are editing an omnibus of science‑fiction tales.
- The omnibus's cover features all the featured authors.
Meanings
The term entered English in the early 19th century to describe a book that gathered multiple writings for a broad audience.
Examples
- Omnibus of classic short stories was released last month.
- She bought an omnibus of poetry for the class.
- They are editing an omnibus of science‑fiction tales.
- The omnibus's cover features all the featured authors.
- We will discuss the omnibus during tomorrow's meeting.
Adopted in the mid‑19th century when horse‑drawn coaches began to be called “omnibus” to indicate they were for the public.
Examples
- He caught the omnibus to downtown this morning.
- The omnibus's route was changed last week.
- They will ride the omnibus together tomorrow.
- The omnibus arrived late due to traffic.
- She prefers the omnibus over the subway.