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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He points to hugely successful artists such as Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish, and his own personal inspiration, British rising star Sekou, who were all discovered on social media as teenagers.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
"Pressure is a privilege, and champions adjust," the iconic Billie Jean King once said.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Architects Billie Tsien and Tod Williams brushed off criticism, saying that Obama himself was inspired by the chunky works of the modernist Romanian sculptor.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
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
Walt and Billie never knew they were hosting a vagrant.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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