An omnibus is a book which contains a large collection of stories or articles, often by a particular person or about a particular subject. a new omnibus edition of three Ruth Rendell chillers. an omnibus law contains several different laws collected together
Surveys conducted regularly by a research agency, but which can be sponsored by a number of clients who do not share the same data but who buy access to a survey and questions to meet their individual needs A multi client survey run regularly among samples that are nationally representative of the general public - more
An omnibus edition of a radio or television programme contains two or more similar programmes that were originally broadcast separately. I enjoy the omnibus edition of Eastenders on Sunday
n This is a quaint word, dating back to the times when buses were open at the rear and had a conductor ready to meet you An omnibus is generally one step technologically forward of a tram I am told that the Latin word "omnibus" means simply "for all", which could explain why the concatenated episodes of of television or radio series (typically soap operas) often screened at the weekends (rather than on weekday nights) are known as "omnibus editions"
A long four-wheeled carriage, having seats for many people; especially, one with seats running lengthwise, used in conveying passengers short distances
A large wheeled public vehicle, plying on a fixed route, taking and picking up passengers at fixed stages or at any point along the way Shillibeer's first omnibus of 1829 had bench seats for 18 passengers inside with a door at the back William Kinross & Sons were awarded a silver medal for their improved omnibus design as exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition