bill

//bɪl//

Nouns
A2

Translation

bill

Definition

A bill can refer to several things: 1) A statement of money owed for goods or services (an invoice). 2) A piece of paper money (e.g., a dollar bill). 3) A draft of a proposed law presented to a legislature for discussion. 4) The beak of a bird. 5) A list of items, such as a theater program or menu.

Example

  • The waiter brought the bill after our meal.

    The waiter brought the invoice after our meal.

  • She paid with a twenty-dollar bill.

    She paid with a twenty-dollar note.

  • The senator introduced a new environmental bill.

    The senator introduced a new environmental proposed law.

  • The toucan has a large, colorful bill.

    The toucan has a large, colorful beak.

Synonyms

invoice
check
note
beak
proposal

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