Meaning of 'bill'

noun

the entertainment offered at a public presentation

noun

horny projecting mouth of a bird

Synonyms: neb nib pecker beak

noun

a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes

Example: "They pulled down the bill of their cap and trudged ahead."

Synonyms: peak eyeshade

noun

a long-handled saw with a curved blade

Example: "The gardener used a bill to prune branches off of the tree."

Synonyms: billhook

noun

a list of particulars (as a playbill or bill of fare)

noun

an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered

Example: "I paid my bill at the restaurant."

Synonyms: account invoice

noun

a statute in draft before it becomes law

Example: "they held a public hearing on the bill"

Synonyms: measure

noun

a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

Synonyms: posting

noun

an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution

Synonyms: circular

noun

a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

Synonyms: note government note bank bill banker's bill bank note banknote greenback

verb

to advertise especially by posters or placards

Example: "They were billed as the greatest tenor since Caruso."

verb

to publicize or announce by placards

Example: "We need to bill this show all over town."

Synonyms: placard

verb

to demand payment

Example: "They billed us for their services."

Synonyms: charge