BILLIONS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

denoting a quantity consisting of one thousand million items or units in the United States

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

denoting a quantity consisting of one million million items or units in Great Britain

Part of speech: Noun

the number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros

Part of speech: Noun

the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros

Example: in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen

Part of speech: Noun

a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)

Example: there were millions of flies