'bulletin board' definitions:
Definition of 'bulletin board'
(from WordNet)
noun
A computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest [syn: bulletin board system, bulletin board, electronic bulletin board, bbs]
noun
A board that hangs on a wall; displays announcements [syn: bulletin board, notice board]
Definition of 'bulletin board'
From: GCIDE
- Bulletin \Bul"le*tin\, n. [F. bulletin, fr. It. bullettino, dim. of bulletta, dim. of bulla, bolla, an edict of the pope, from L. bulla bubble. See Bull an edict.]
- 1. A brief statement of facts respecting some passing event, as military operations or the health of some distinguished personage, issued by authority for the information of the public. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Any public notice or announcement, especially of news recently received. [1913 Webster]
- 3. A periodical publication, especially one containing the proceeding of a society. [1913 Webster]
- bulletin board, a board on which announcements are put, particularly at newsrooms, newspaper offices, etc. [1913 Webster] bullet-proof