zillionaire
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of zillionaire
First recorded in 1945–50; zillion + (million)aire
Example Sentences
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"Yesterday David Koch of the zillionaire Koch brothers died .. of prostate cancer," Maher said during his opening monologue Friday.
From Fox News • Aug. 26, 2019
“Yesterday, David Koch, of the zillionaire Koch brothers, died of prostate cancer. I guess I’m going to have to reevaluate my low opinion of prostate cancer,” Maher said.
From Slate • Aug. 24, 2019
The boy zillionaire saves his parents and Rich Industries from a scheming executive.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2019
Like many zillionaire comedians, Mr. Seinfeld has a problem: He hasn’t enough time to drive all his cars.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2016
While many had predicted that the 82-year-old Ms. Rivera would get a valedictory salute for her riveting turn as a vengeful zillionaire in “The Visit,” it doesn’t look likely.
From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2015
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