bulletin

/ˈbʊl.ə.tən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: bulletins · bulletining · bulletined

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A short report, especially one released through official channels to be immediately broadcast or publicized.

Noun

Examples

A company bulletin announced changes to the policy.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A time-sensitive news item or short news report.

Noun

Examples

The evening news bulletin reported on the earthquake.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To announce (something) by means of such a report or publication.

Verb

Examples

to bulletin an employment vacancy

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Introduces a fact (presumed to be obvious) of which the person addressed is ostensibly not aware.

InterjectionRegister: colloquial

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bulletin” mean?

A short report, especially one released through official channels to be immediately broadcast or publicized.

Is “bulletin” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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