Billie
Americannoun
Usage
What does billie mean? There are any number of famous Billies out there—Billie Jean King, Billie Holiday, and Billie Eilish, to name a few. But when it isn't a name, billie can variously refer to a good friend, a policeman's nightstick, money, or a pipe or bong for smoking marijuana.
Example Sentences
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Shares of Universal—which works with artists including Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish—are down about 30% over the past 12 months.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The film earned five Oscar nominations, including a best supporting actress nod for the veteran Billie Burke as the materfamilias of a wealthy but wacky family.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Bollore’s remarks poured cold water on Ackman’s efforts to land Universal, home to some of the world’s most successful artists, including Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and the Beatles.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The season was chock-full of cameos from celebrities like Billie Eilish and Sia, and included former “Survivor” runner-up and “White Lotus” creator Mike White as a contestant.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Billie Holiday came on at the end of the program to a wildly enthusiastic audience.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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