bulletin
UK: ˈbʊlətɪn | US: ˈbʊlətɪn
n. a brief official statement or announcement, especially for public release
n. a regular newsletter or report issued by an organization
n. (historical) a papal letter or decree
bulletin = bullet<seal/document> + in<noun suffix>
- bullet (from Italian bolletta, diminutive of bolla "seal, document," originally "bubble," from Latin bulla "bubble, knob, round object"). The term evolved to denote official documents sealed with a bubble-like wax seal.
- in (a noun-forming suffix in French/Latin, indicating association or purpose).
Etymology Origin:
The word bulletin traces back to 17th-century French (bulletin), derived from Italian bolletta, a diminutive of bolla (seal/document). The Latin root bulla referred to rounded objects like bubbles or seals, later symbolizing authoritative documents. Over time, bulletin narrowed to denote concise official announcements, retaining its link to formal communication.
The company issued a bulletin to update employees on the new policy.
Check the daily bulletin for campus events.
The pope’s bulletin addressed global humanitarian efforts.
Weather bulletins warned residents of the approaching storm.
The museum’s monthly bulletin features upcoming exhibitions.