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

“Barring any unexpected short-term volatility, euro area activity is expected to gradually recover, supported by domestic demand,” the European Central Bank said in an economic bulletin published Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Skiers have been warned by authorities to stay on the marked slopes, and those walking in the mountains should also check avalanche bulletins before setting off.

From BBC

And personal computers offered even more entertainment possibilities, especially when they became connected to the internet and brought access to chat rooms, bulletin boards, email and more.

From The Wall Street Journal

There were rainbows and pictures and big colorful words on the bulletin boards.

From Literature

He remembered pictures on the classroom bulletin board of a tidal wave following an earthquake.

From Literature

Related Words

• announcement
• dispatch
• handout
• notice
• publication