Bulletin: Definition, Usage & Common Examples

Meaning 1：formal notice (bulletin)

bulletin 🔊

/ˈbʊl.ə.tɪn/

A short, formal piece of news or information, often posted publicly or broadcast.

Bulletin word meaning illustrated with a notice pinned on a school cork board

formal notice 🔊

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/ˈfɔːr.məl ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Refers to an official announcement, often a brief public statement of news or information.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Derived from French 'bulletin', a diminutive of 'bulle' (official document or seal).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a BULLetin board where a BULL (strong, important) announcement is pinned for everyone to see.

📖 Example

The teacher pinned a bulletin about the upcoming school trip on the main noticeboard. 🔊 The teacher attached a formal notice about the upcoming school trip to the main announcement board.

🔗 Collocations

news bulletin – a short broadcast of news on television or radio

bulletin board – a board for posting public notices

issue a bulletin – to officially release or publish a notice

🔄 Synonyms

notice (n.) – A written or printed announcement for public display.

announcement (n.) – A public or formal statement about a fact or event.

circular (n.) – A letter or advertisement distributed to a large number of people.

🚫 Antonyms

secret (n.) – Something kept hidden or not known by others.

whisper (n.) – A soft or confidential spoken message.

🌱 Derivatives

bulletinize (v.) – To publish or announce in a bulletin (rare).

📖 Cultural Story

Originally from the Latin 'bulla' meaning a sealed document. In modern culture, 'bulletin board' is a key term in computing, referring to early online forums for public discussion and announcements.