bulletin
Americannoun
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a brief account or statement, as of news or events, issued for the information of the public.
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Journalism.
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a brief, prominently featured newspaper account, based upon information received just before the edition went to press.
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a similar brief account broadcast over radio or television pending further information.
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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.
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an official, special, or scholarly periodical, as of a learned society.
verb (used with object)
noun
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an official statement on a matter of public interest, such as the illness of a public figure
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a broadcast summary of the news
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a periodical publication of an association, etc
verb
Etymology
Origin of bulletin
1645–55; < French, perhaps < Italian bullettino, equivalent to bullett ( a ) ( bulla bull 3 + -etta -ette ) + -ino -ine 2
Example Sentences
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He did not address an FBI bulletin released Wednesday evening warning that Iran “allegedly aspired” to attack California with drones as part of their war effort.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
Trustworthy tax professionals will put their preparer tax identification number on a client’s return and also provide a copy of the return for the filer’s records, the IRS said in a bulletin about tax fraud.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026
“Officers should not interpret an autistic individual’s failure to respond to orders or questions as a lack of cooperation or as a reason for increased force,” the bulletin stated.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
“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 • Feb. 20, 2026
There were a set of clear rules mounted on the bulletin board just beyond the entrance.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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