billet Definition
- 1a place, usually a civilian's house or other nonmilitary facility, where soldiers are lodged temporarily
- 2a ticket or voucher, typically for travel or lodgings
Using billet: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "billet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The soldiers were billeted in private homes during the war.
Example
I need to buy a billet for my train ride tomorrow.
Example
The company provided billets for all the employees attending the conference.
billet Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with billet
Example
He sent her a billet doux every day while he was away.
the act of reading a soldier's billet to ensure that they are properly housed and accounted for
Example
The sergeant conducted billet reading every morning to make sure everyone was present.
billet-free
not having to be lodged in a billet
Example
The soldiers were grateful to be billet-free after months of living in cramped quarters.
Origins of billet
from Old French 'bilete', meaning 'a note or letter'
Summary: billet in Brief
The term 'billet' [ˈbɪlɪt] refers to a temporary lodging place for soldiers, often in a civilian's home. It can also mean a ticket or voucher for travel or lodgings. Examples include 'The soldiers were billeted in private homes during the war.' and 'I need to buy a billet for my train ride tomorrow.' Phrases like 'billet doux' denote a love letter, while 'billet-free' means not having to be lodged in a billet.
