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/
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Number

a thousand million (1,000,000,000)

Example:
The company is valued at over a billion dollars.
There are nearly eight billion people in the world.

Noun

a very large number or amount

Example:
I have a billion things to do today.
Thanks a billion for your help!