adjective / noun
omnibus
AHM-nih-buhs/ˈɑːmnɪbəs/
Combining many separate items or subjects in one.
The thick omnibus volume gathers several separate stories within one cover.
Etymology
The Latin word for “all” appears here in a form meaning “for all.” Its inclusive sense, embracing many distinct things, fits a volume or program gathering several related works together.
In context
I normally put out an omnibus of every video that's come out from the last 12 months.
More examples
- This omnibus contains all three novels in the series.
- The committee issues an omnibus report on several environmental problems.
- The publisher sells the detective stories in two illustrated omnibuses.
Forms
omnibus · omnibuses
Similar words
- comprehensive
- Emphasizes thorough coverage rather than combining separate items together.
- anthology
- Collects selected writings, often by different authors, in one volume.
- compilation
- Refers to assembled material, not necessarily complete works or installments.