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bulletin.

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

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbʊl.ə.tən/General-American/ˈbʊl.əʔ.n̩/General-American/ˈbʊl.ɪ.tɪn/UK/ˈbʊl.ə.tɪn/UK
  1. A short report, especially one released through official channels to be immediately broadcast or publicized.

    A company bulletin announced changes to the policy.
  2. A time-sensitive news item or short news report.

    The evening news bulletin reported on the earthquake.
  3. A short printed publication, especially one produced regularly by an organization.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French bulletin. By surface analysis, bull (“ball”) + -et (“diminutive”) + -in (“diminutive”).

verb/ˈbʊl.ə.tən/General-American/ˈbʊl.əʔ.n̩/General-American/ˈbʊl.ɪ.tɪn/UK/ˈbʊl.ə.tɪn/UK
  1. To announce (something) by means of such a report or publication.

    transitive
    to bulletin an employment vacancy
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French bulletin. By surface analysis, bull (“ball”) + -et (“diminutive”) + -in (“diminutive”).

intj/ˈbʊl.ə.tən/General-American/ˈbʊl.əʔ.n̩/General-American/ˈbʊl.ɪ.tɪn/UK/ˈbʊl.ə.tɪn/UK
  1. Introduces a fact (presumed to be obvious) of which the person addressed is ostensibly not aware.

    colloquial · often · sarcastic
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French bulletin. By surface analysis, bull (“ball”) + -et (“diminutive”) + -in (“diminutive”).

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