Meaning of the word billion in English
What does billion mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
billion
US /ˈbɪl.jən/
UK /ˈbɪl.jən/
Number
a thousand million (1,000,000,000)
Example:
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The company is valued at over a billion dollars.
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There are nearly eight billion people in the world.