Bulletin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbʊl.ə.tən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bulletin is a noun meaning A short report, especially one released through official channels to be immediately broadcast or publicized.
Meaning
A short report, especially one released through official channels to be immediately broadcast or publicized.
More Meanings
- A time-sensitive news item or short news report.
- A short printed publication, especially one produced regularly by an organization.
- (transitive) To announce (something) by means of such a report or publication.
- (colloquial, often sarcastic) Introduces a fact (presumed to be obvious) of which the person addressed is ostensibly not aware.
Example Sentences
to bulletin an employment vacancy
A company bulletin announced changes to the policy.
The evening news bulletin reported on the earthquake.
Word Forms
- bulletins
- bulletining
- bulletined
Synonyms for bulletin
Depending on context, synonyms include alert, newsflash, update, newsletter, organ, periodical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gazette, publication, news, newspaper, edition, newsletter.
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