bill

[bɪl]

bill Definition

• 1. a printed or written statement of the money owed for goods or services
• 2. a proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration and enactment
• 3. the beak of a bird, especially when it is slender, flattened, or weak

Using bill: Examples

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

• Example

  The waiter brought the bill after we finished our meal.

• Example

  The senator introduced a bill to increase funding for public schools.

• Example

  The bird's bill was long and curved.

• Example

  The electric company sent me a bill for my monthly usage.

bill Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bill

• invoice
• check
• tab
• draft
• legislation
• proposed law

Antonyms for bill

• credit
• refund
• reimbursement

Phrases with bill

• foot the bill

  to pay the cost of something

  Example

  I'll foot the bill for dinner tonight.

• fill the bill

  to meet the requirements or expectations

  Example

  This job fills the bill for what I'm looking for in a career.

• swallow the bitter pill

  to accept an unpleasant situation or truth

  Example

  After losing the game, the team had to swallow the bitter pill of defeat.

Origins of bill

from Old English 'bil', meaning 'sword'

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Summary: bill in Brief

The term 'bill' [bɪl] refers to a statement of money owed or a proposed law. It can also refer to the beak of a bird. Examples include 'The waiter brought the bill after we finished our meal.' and 'The senator introduced a bill to increase funding for public schools.' Phrases like 'foot the bill' and 'fill the bill' denote paying for something or meeting requirements, respectively.