ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. A time-sensitive news item or short news report.
  2. A short printed publication, especially one produced regularly by an organization.
  3. (transitive) To announce (something) by means of such a report or publication.
  4. (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

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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