billed

American

[bild] / bɪld /

adjective

having a bill or beak, especially one of a specified kind, shape, color, etc. (usually used in combination).

a yellow-billed magpie.

Other Word Forms

unbilled adjective

Etymology

Origin of billed

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; bill ², -ed ³

Example Sentences

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He billed Friday's visit as the second leg of a strategy to ensure Russian energy supplies this winter, for Slovakia and Serbia as well as Hungary.

From BBC

His Reliance Group operates the world's largest oil refining complex in the state, as well as a privately run mega-zoo billed as the biggest "wild animal rescue centre".

From Barron's

A similar amount External link of exports are billed in dollars, while 30% are in euros.

From Barron's

The series is billed as a tender, glittering story of "queer" club performer Gabriel and his partner Andy's journey to adoption.

From BBC

Sultana is hosting what is being billed as "Zarah's eve of conference Your Party rally" before the event kicks off.

From BBC

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