billion
/bɪljən/
nounadjective
7 letters2 syllables9 points in Scrabble®13 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS5
NOUN
1
The number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros.
2
A very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole).
3
ADJECTIVEThe 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.
1
Denoting a quantity consisting of one million million items or units in Great Britain.
2
Denoting a quantity consisting of one thousand million items or units in the United States.
WORD FORMS
Starts withB
Ends withN
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®9 points
Words With Friends®13 points
Double word18 points
Triple word27 points
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Pig Latinillionbay
Starts & ends withB … N
Syllablesbil · lion
SYNONYMS & RELATED11
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