bulletin

bul-le-tin · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A short official statement or announcement.

  2. 2.

    To announce by bulletin.

  3. 3.

    A regular publication issued by an organization.

  4. 4.

    A board for posting notices.

Forms

plural: bulletins

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    bulletin board — a board for posting notices
  • •
    news bulletin — a brief news report
  • •
    weather bulletin — a weather update or warning
  • •
    bulletin board system (BBS) — early online messaging system

Related words

See also: announcement, news, notice, report
Synonyms: announcement, newsletter, notice, report

Etymology

From French "bulletin," from Italian "bullettino," diminutive of "bulletta" (document, voting paper), from Medieval Latin "bulla" (seal, sealed document).