bill

bill · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A statement of money owed for goods or services.

  2. 2.

    A piece of paper money (American).

  3. 3.

    A draft of a proposed law presented to a legislature.

  4. 4.

    A program of entertainment.

  5. 5.

    The beak of a bird.

  6. 6.

    Send a statement of charges to someone.

  7. 7.

    Advertise or describe.

Forms

plural: bills

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    foot the bill — Pay the cost.
  • •
    fit the bill — Be suitable for a purpose.
  • •
    fill the bill — Meet requirements.
  • •
    bill of fare — A menu.
  • •
    clean bill of health — Confirmation of good health or condition.
  • •
    bill of rights — A statement of fundamental rights.
  • •
    top billing — Prominent mention or position.

Related words

See also: beak, invoice, law, payment
Synonyms: beak, check, invoice, legislation

Etymology

From Anglo-Latin billa, alteration of Medieval Latin bulla ("seal, sealed document"), from Latin bulla ("bubble, boss").