omnibus

/ˈɑmnɪbəs/
noun
  1. A bus, especially a large one used for public transportation.
    • Horse-drawn omnibuses were common in the 19th century.
    • The old omnibus carried passengers through the city streets.
    • We rode the omnibus to the museum because it was cheaper than a taxi.
  2. A volume containing several works, such as novels, stories, or television episodes, collected together.
    • She bought an omnibus of all the Sherlock Holmes stories.
    • I prefer the omnibus format because I can read the whole saga at once.
    • The library has an omnibus edition of the first three books in the series.
adjective
  1. Including or covering many things at once; comprehensive.
    • We bought an omnibus ticket that gave us access to all the theme park rides.
    • The report was an omnibus document covering every aspect of the project.
    • The senator proposed an omnibus bill that addressed education, healthcare, and taxes.
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