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Definition of bulletin

bulletin

/ˈbʊlətɪn/
bul · le · tin
Plural:bulletins
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Past Simple:bulletined
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Past Participle:bulletined
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Present Participle:bulletining
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bulletin Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A short official statement or broadcast summary of current news or events.

Example

"The television network interrupted its regular programming to air a special news bulletin regarding the earthquake."

2

A regular printed or electronic newsletter or report published by an organization for its members.

Example

"The university's monthly bulletin contained important updates on research grants and upcoming campus events."

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• verb

1

To announce or make public by means of a short official statement.

Example

"The updated safety guidelines were bulletined to all factory employees early Monday morning."

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• Nearby Words

buller
buller river
bullet
bulletin
bulletlike
bulletproof
bulletproofing

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'bulletin', from Italian 'bollettino' (short document, dispatch), which is a diminutive of 'bolletta' (a document with a seal), ultimately from Latin 'bulla' (seal, bubble).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bulletin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bulletin
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