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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.

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

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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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Now the teenager is splashed across every transfer bulletin, is being linked with Europe's top clubs and makes this list at number 10.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

In a bulletin posted over the weekend, he noted that long-term interest rates are normally driven by Fed expectations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

After the Sheriff’s Department released its initial bulletin, more than 10 other potential victims have come forward with allegations, Det.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

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

I bend over and pick up a fan, a bulletin.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson

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