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bulletin

noun · verb

Simple meaning

A brief report.

Pronunciation

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buulihtuhn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈbʊlɪtən

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. A brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)

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

  3. A time-sensitive news item or short news report.

  4. A short printed publication, especially one produced regularly by an organization.

verb

  1. transitive

    To announce (something) by means of such a report or publication.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)

Used this way, bulletin is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in news or reporting contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Official and authoritative
Usage feel
Formal and precise

Where it naturally appears

  • News/reporting

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More ways to use bulletin

  • “The school bulletin announced the upcoming parent-teacher conference.”noun

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