bill
/ˈbɪl/
A draft of a law, presented to a legislature for enactment; a proposed or projected law; The beak of a bird, especially when small or flattish; sometimes also used with reference to a platypus, turtle, or other animal
- plural
- bills
Meanings
- 1
A draft of a law, presented to a legislature for enactment; a proposed or projected law
Give me the bill, please.
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I have bills to pay.
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- 2
The beak of a bird, especially when small or flattish; sometimes also used with reference to a platypus, turtle, or other animal
- 3
A written list or inventory — Now obsolete except in specific senses or set phrases; bill of lading, bill of goods, etc.
- 4
A document, originally sealed; a formal statement or official memorandum — Now obsolete except with certain qualifying words; bill of health, bill of sale etc.
- 5
A declaration made in writing, stating some wrong the complainant has suffered from the defendant, or a fault committed by some person against a law
- 6
A piece of paper money; a banknote
- 7
A written note of goods sold, services rendered, or work done, with the price or charge owing; an invoice
- 8
A written note of goods sold, services rendered, or work done, listing the price or charge paid; a receipt
- 9
A paper, written or printed, and posted up or given away, to advertise something, as a lecture, a play, or the sale of goods
- 10
A piece of paper money; a banknote.; One hundred dollarsrare