billion

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈbɪljən/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

(modern British & Australian, short scale) a thousand million (logic: 1,000 × 1,000^2): 1 followed by nine zeros, 109; a milliard

2 Definition

(British & Australian, long scale) A million million (logic: 1,000,000^2): a 1 followed by twelve zeros; 1012

3 Definition

An unspecified very large number.

Example Sentences
  • There were billions of people at the concert.