bulletin

American  

[bool-i-tn, -tin] / ˈbʊl ɪ tn, -tɪn /

noun

1. a brief account or statement, as of news or events, issued for the information of the public.

2. Journalism.

   1. a brief, prominently featured newspaper account, based upon information received just before the edition went to press.

   2. a similar brief account broadcast over radio or television pending further information.

3. a pamphlet or monograph summarizing the past achievements, existing conditions, and future plans of a corporation, educational institution, government agency, etc., especially one cataloging the classes taught at a college or university.

4. an official, special, or scholarly periodical, as of a learned society.

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verb (used with object)

bulletined, bulletining

1. to make known by a bulletin.

bulletin British  

/ ˈbʊlɪtɪn /

noun

1. an official statement on a matter of public interest, such as the illness of a public figure

2. a broadcast summary of the news

3. a periodical publication of an association, etc

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verb

1. (tr) to make known by bulletin

Etymology

Origin of bulletin

1645–55; < French, perhaps < Italian bullettino, equivalent to bullett ( a ) ( bulla bull ³ + -etta -ette ) + -ino -ine ²

Example Sentences

After he had chosen his books, and the librarian had checked them out, Sam went to the bulletin board by the library's front door.

From Literature

According to the latest property price bulletin, the average rental price is £2,112 a month.

From BBC

As part of homeroom, we have to record the day’s bulletin, so I like to make it fun by adding sketches.

From Literature

I meet her up by the bulletin board.

From Literature

As well as fronting the daily bulletins, Kirkwood often presented the weather on location, from events such as Wimbledon, the Chelsea Flower Show and royal events.

From BBC

Related Words

• announcement
• dispatch
• handout
• notice
• publication