BILLION
(noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Billion.
How to pronounce billion:
US
Billion - as a noun
The number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the united kingdom the usage followed in the united states is frequently seen
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
1000000000000one million millionA very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
Example: "There were millions of flies"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bazillion20gazillion19jillion14million9trillion8zillion16The number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
1000000000one thousand millionHypernyms (Closely Related)
large integerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Billion - as an adjective satellite
Denoting a quantity consisting of one thousand million items or units in the united states
Denoting a quantity consisting of one million million items or units in great britain
Example Sentences
"She inherited billions of dollars from her grandfather."
"The company reported a profit of several billion dollars."
"The government promised to invest billions in infrastructure development."
"The movie earned over a billion dollars at the box office."
"It would cost billions to repair the damage caused by the hurricane."
Word Game Points
Is BILLION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, billion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BILLION has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is BILLION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, billion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBILLION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is BILLION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, billion is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBILLION has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
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