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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Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage won their doubles rubber in straight sets to send Great Britain through to September's Billie Jean King Cup finals with an impressive 3-0 win against Australia.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
But if it’s a solo night, it’s like candles, lavender bubbles, lights are dim, jazz music is playing in the background, like Billie Holiday, and that is the ultimate reset.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Mika Stojsavljevic will make her Billie Jean King Cup debut for Great Britain in this week's qualifying tie against Australia at the age of 17.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
In her diary, she notes 1973’s “Tennis Battle of the Sexes” between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, 9/11 and the advent of Covid-19.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Nerds and Words I can’t even imagine living in a dust storm, says Kellie. / really felt like I was right there with Billie Jo.
From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander
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