BILLION

Definition of BILLION

  1. (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
  2. (noun)a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
  3. (noun)the number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros
  4. (adj)denoting a quantity consisting of one thousand million items or units in the United States
  5. (adj)denoting a quantity consisting of one million million items or units in Great Britain