omnibus - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'omnibus' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Omnibus

[ n.]

- A long four-wheeled carriage, having seats for many people; especially, one with seats running lengthwise, used in conveying passengers short distances.
- A sheet-iron cover for articles in a leer or annealing arch, to protect them from drafts.

Meaning of 'omnibus' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . omnibus

[ n]

Meaning (1):
- a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport

Example in sentence:

he always rode the bus to work

2 . omnibus

[ s]

Meaning (2):
- providing for many things at once

Example in sentence:

an omnibus law

Nearby Words:

omni- omnicorporeal omniety omnifarious omniferous omnific omniform omniformity omnify omnigenous

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Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA) of 1985
Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA) of 1985 means under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, if an employee terminates

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