What does BILLION mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˈbɪljən/
- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Words With Friends score
- 13
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- the 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
- a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)“there were millions of flies”
- the number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros
adjective
- denoting a quantity consisting of one thousand million items or units in the United States
- denoting a quantity consisting of one million million items or units in Great Britain
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
billions10
Anagrams of BILLION
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside BILLION
30 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is BILLION a valid word in word games?
BILLION is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is BILLION worth?
BILLION is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 13 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from BILLION?
30 other words, including IN, ON, NO and BILL.