trillion
noun
tril·lion
ˈtri(l)-yən 
1
: a number equal to 1,000 times one billion see Table of Numbers
2
: an indeterminately large number
a trillion mosquitoes out tonight
trillion
adjective
Examples of trillion in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The trillions of dollars being invested will make people more productive but could also result in significant job losses.
—
Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
There are trillions of possible maps that can be theoretically drawn.
—Philip Wang, Time, 11 May 2026
In a series of trillions of random numbers, for example, a string of seven 7’s would be almost certain to show up.
—Faye Flam, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
Right now, there are trillions of dollars considered borrowable by homeowners.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for trillion
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.
Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
There are trillions of possible maps that can be theoretically drawn.
—Philip Wang, Time, 11 May 2026
In a series of trillions of random numbers, for example, a string of seven 7’s would be almost certain to show up.
—Faye Flam, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
Right now, there are trillions of dollars considered borrowable by homeowners.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for trillion
Cite this Entry
“Trillion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trillion. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
