billionaire

[ˌbɪl.jəˈneər]

billionaire Definition

a person who has at least a thousand million dollars, pounds, or euros.

Using billionaire: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "billionaire" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Jeff Bezos is a billionaire.

  • Example

    The company was founded by two billionaires.

  • Example

    She inherited her fortune from her billionaire father.

billionaire Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for billionaire

Phrases with billionaire

  • self-made billionaire

    a person who has become a billionaire through their own efforts and not through inheritance

    Example

    Oprah Winfrey is a self-made billionaire.

  • a group of young, wealthy men who enjoy a lavish lifestyle

    Example

    The Billionaire Boys Club is a social club for young, wealthy men.

  • a billionaire who donates a significant amount of their wealth to charitable causes

    Example

    Bill Gates is a billionaire philanthropist who has donated billions of dollars to charity.

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Summary: billionaire in Brief

A 'billionaire' [ˌbɪl.jəˈneər] is a person who has amassed at least a billion dollars, pounds, or euros. Examples include Jeff Bezos and Oprah Winfrey. The term can be used in phrases like 'self-made billionaire,' referring to someone who earned their wealth through their own efforts, and 'billionaire philanthropist,' referring to someone who donates a significant amount of their wealth to charity.

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