million
noun
mil·lion
ˈmi(l)-yən 
plural millions or million
1
: a number equal to 1,000 times 1,000 see Table of Numbers
2
: a very large number
millions of cars on the road
3
: the mass of common people
—used with the
million
adjective
Examples of million in a Sentence
intellectuals sneered that television was a medium clearly aimed at the millions
Recent Examples on the Web
The Hartford and the Waterbury lines, which have received millions in state investments to upgrade infrastructure and service, have exceeded pre-pandemic ridership levels.
—
Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
The bridge alone would cost millions of dollars and state funding for trail projects is already competitive.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2025
Many of the buildings were in significant disrepair and required millions and millions of dollars to renovate.
—Margot MacHol Bisnow, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Happel declined to name the terms of the lease but said the Sager family, as well as the zoning of the Federal Theatre, has allowed his team to restore it to its former glory without having to spend tens of millions of dollars.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for million
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
The bridge alone would cost millions of dollars and state funding for trail projects is already competitive.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2025
Many of the buildings were in significant disrepair and required millions and millions of dollars to renovate.
—Margot MacHol Bisnow, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Happel declined to name the terms of the lease but said the Sager family, as well as the zoning of the Federal Theatre, has allowed his team to restore it to its former glory without having to spend tens of millions of dollars.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for million
Cite this Entry
“Million.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/million. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share