Category:Omnibus

Om"ni*bus, n. Etym: [l., for all, dat. pl. from omnis all. Cf. Bus.]

1. A long four-wheeled carriage, having seats for many people; Especially, one with seats running lengthwise, used in conveying Passengers short distances.

2. (glass making)

Defn: a sheet-iron cover for articles in a leer or annealing arch, to Protect them from drafts. Omnibus bill, a legislative bill which Provides for a number of miscellaneous enactments or appropriations. [parliamentary cant, u.s.] -- omnibus box, a large box in a theater, On a level with the stage and having communication with it. [eng.] Thackeray.