Bill meaning

What does “bill” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“bill” is a noun and verb with 13 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a statute in draft before it becomes law.

bill

a statute in draft before it becomes law
“they held a public hearing on the bill”
Synonymsmeasure
an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered
“he paid his bill and left”
“send me an account of what I owe”
Synonymsaccount invoice
a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
“he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes”
Synonymsnote government note bank bill banker's bill bank note banknote Federal Reserve note greenback
the entertainment offered at a public presentation
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
“he mailed the circular to all subscribers”
Synonymscircular handbill broadside broadsheet flier flyer throwaway
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
“a poster advertised the coming attractions”
Synonymsposter posting placard notice card
a list of particulars (as a playbill or bill of fare)
a cutting tool with a sharp edge
“he used a bill to prune branches off of the tree”
Synonymsbillhook
a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes
“he pulled down the bill of his cap and trudged ahead”
Synonymspeak eyeshade visor vizor
horny projecting mouth of a bird
Synonymsbeak neb nib pecker

demand payment
“Will I get charged for this service?”
“We were billed for 4 nights in the hotel, although we stayed only 3 nights”
Synonymscharge
advertise especially by posters or placards
“He was billed as the greatest tenor since Caruso”
publicize or announce by placards
Synonymsplacard

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University