Bulletin
/ˈbʊl.ə.tɪn/noun
A short official notice or news report.
Did you know?Bulletin comes from French *bulletin*, originally a diminutive of *boulet* (“little ball” or “ballot”), tied to the idea of a small sealed notice or voting slip—proof that even “news” once traveled like a token of authority.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
bulla
“A bubble; a rounded lump; later, a seal or official document bearing a seal.”
Old French
Old French
boule
“A ball or rounded object.”
Late Old French
Old French
bulletin
“A little ball or small note; later, a brief official statement or report.”
17th Century
French/English
bulletin
“A brief official notice, especially one issued by authority.”
Modern English
English
bulletin
“A short official notice or news report.”