billon

/ˈbɪljɔ̃/ (bil-YON)

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of one billion in French, also used to describe a large sum of money or a high value, especially in the context of jewelry or precious stones.

“The new diamond necklace was valued at several billons of dollars.”

Synonyms

  • billion
  • large sum

Antonyms

  • negligible amount
  • small amount