bill

/bɪl/
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A written or printed document that names, records, or proposes something.

Examples

  • The festival bill listed all the food stalls and performances.
  • The bill is scheduled for a hearing next week.
  • The contractor billed us for the extra work on the kitchen.
  • During feeding, the parrot's bill opened wide.
  • She handed out a colorful bill to promote the charity event.

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Meanings

Statement of money owed

noun
business
neutral
A written item that lists the amount of money someone must pay for goods or services.

Examples

  • I received a bill for the electricity last month.
  • The restaurant left a bill on the table after we finished eating.
  • She checked the bill to see if there were any extra charges.
  • The landlord sent a bill for the overdue rent.
  • He disputed a bill that listed services he never used.
  • The bill showed a total of $120 for the repairs.

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Invoice someone

verb
business
neutral
To send a written statement of money owed to a person or organization.

Examples

  • The contractor billed us for the extra work on the kitchen.
  • She will bill the client after the project is completed.
  • They billed the company for travel expenses.
  • Our accountant bills each customer at the end of the month.
  • He forgot to bill the supplier for the delivered parts.
  • The system automatically bills users for premium features.

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Proposed law

noun
legal
neutral
A draft of a law that is being considered by a legislative body.

Examples

  • Congress is debating a new bill on climate change.
  • The bill passed the committee but still needs a full vote.
  • Activists rallied against the controversial bill.
  • The senator introduced a bill to increase funding for schools.
  • Opponents argue the bill would raise taxes.
  • The bill is scheduled for a hearing next week.

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Propose a law

verb
legal
neutral
To introduce a draft of a law for consideration by a legislative body.

Examples

  • The representative bills a new tax reform every session.
  • She billed a measure to protect wetlands during the debate.
  • Lawmakers bill proposals to address cyber security.
  • He billed an amendment to the existing health act.
  • The committee bills a draft that aims to reduce emissions.
  • They billed a resolution to improve public transportation.

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Bird's beak

noun
biology
neutral
The hard, pointed mouthpart of a bird used for eating and handling food.

Examples

  • The duck's bill is wide and flat for filtering water.
  • A hummingbird's bill is long and thin to sip nectar.
  • The bird used its bill to crack open the seed.
  • Scientists studied the shape of the bill to identify the species.
  • The chick's bill was pink and soft after hatching.
  • During feeding, the parrot's bill opened wide.

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Paper money

noun
finance
neutral
A piece of paper issued by a government that represents a sum of money.

Examples

  • He found a ten-dollar bill on the sidewalk.
  • The cashier gave her a bill of $20 for the purchase.
  • Collectors value old bills with rare serial numbers.
  • The vending machine accepted only bills up to $50.
  • She folded the bill carefully before putting it in her wallet.
  • Tourists often exchange bills for local currency.

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Poster or advertisement

noun
advertising
neutral
A printed notice or handout that promotes an event, product, or service.

Examples

  • The concert bill was posted on the downtown bulletin board.
  • She handed out a colorful bill to promote the charity event.
  • The theater displayed a bill announcing the new play.
  • A street bill caught his eye with a bright discount offer.
  • The festival bill listed all the food stalls and performances.
  • Neighbors received a bill about the upcoming community fair.

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Performance program

noun
entertainment
neutral
A list of the acts or performers scheduled for a show.

Examples

  • The opening bill featured a solo violinist.
  • Tonight's bill includes a comedy act and a magic show.
  • The festival bill was printed on glossy paper.
  • She checked the bill to see when the headliner would appear.
  • The theater's bill highlighted the classic drama.
  • Audience members praised the diverse bill for the evening.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does bill mean when referring to money owed?

A bill as a noun is a written item that lists the amount someone must pay for goods or services.

How do you bill someone?

To bill someone (verb) means to send a written statement of money owed to a person or organization.

What is a bill in a legislative context?

In a legislative noun sense, a bill is a draft of a law being considered by a legislative body.

How do you bill a law?

To bill a law (verb) means to introduce a draft of a law for consideration by a legislative body.

What part of a bird is called a bill?

The bill of a bird is the hard, pointed mouthpart used for eating and handling food.

What does bill mean as paper money?

A bill as a noun in finance is a piece of paper issued by a government that represents a sum of money.

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