Meaning of the word billow in English

What does billow mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

billow

US /ˈbɪl.oʊ/
UK /ˈbɪl.oʊ/

Verb

1.

to spread over a large area, or (especially of things made of cloth) to become filled with air and appear to be larger:

Example:
Smoke billowed (out) from the burning building.

Noun

1.

a large, moving mass of something, such as smoke or cloud, that spreads over a large area:

Example:
billows of smoke
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