bill

/bˈɪl/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

a statute in draft before it becomes law
“they held a public hearing on the bill”
an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered
“he paid his bill and left”
a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
“he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes”
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”
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
“a poster advertised the coming attractions”
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”
a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes
“he pulled down the bill of his cap and trudged ahead”
horny projecting mouth of a bird

verb

demand payment
“Will I get charged for this service?”
advertise especially by posters or placards
“He was billed as the greatest tenor since Caruso”
publicize or announce by placards

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