billion

/ˈbɪljən/

Definitions

1. noun

A very large number, equal to one thousand million, or 10^9.

“The company’s revenue reached a billion dollars in annual sales.”

2. adjective

Very large in amount or extent.

“The billionaire’s mansion was a sight to behold.”

3. verb

To make something become a billion dollars or to achieve success beyond one’s wildest dreams.

“The startup managed to bilionize its sales in just a few years.”

Synonyms

  • large sum
  • million
  • trillion

Antonyms

  • insignificant
  • small amount