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noun (1)

Definition of billetnext
as in bar
a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide a stack of gold billets in the vault

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billet

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noun (2)

ˈbi-lət How to pronounce billet (audio)
as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay found a billet at one of the leading brokerage houses in New York

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billet

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verb

as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter every colonial household was expected to billet a British soldier

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Recent Examples of billet
Noun
Instead of billet housing, Castaneda and his teammates bounced around from one Airbnb to the next, sleeping on couches, pull-out mattresses or the kitchen floor. — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026 Layers of pillows and high-quality linens in subtle tones complete the dramatic yet restrained billet. — Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
The house has ample room for billeting family, including the couple’s two other children and four grandchildren, come holidays and summer vacations. — New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025 He was evacuated to the countryside and the family that he was billeted with was a tailoring family. — James Powel, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for billet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for billet
  1. bar
  2. position
  3. house
  4. beam
  5. job
  6. accommodate
  7. board
  8. employment
Noun
  • Visitors ages 21 and older can also enjoy libations from the donation bar.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Each apartment opens to a private terrace with alfresco dining and lounging areas, a bar/café, and an ocean-facing infinity pool.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of bar
Noun
  • The Braves have secured consecutive home wins and maintained their strong position atop the National League East as the trade deadline approaches Monday.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • While their ranks were restored, they were not put directly back in their previous positions in the Criminal Investigations Division.
    — Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of position
Verb
  • Without those challenges, MLS has not necessarily made significant progress with its matches entirely housed on Apple.
    — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Fortunately, the design firm of Claesson Koivisto Rune overcame the obstacles, producing a triumph of Swedish style—a modest, minimalist, yet supremely comfortable property housed in two low, long buildings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of house
Noun
  • Their beams cut through smoke and darkness, while charred cars were parked in the street and in apartment courtyards.
    — Greg Myre, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The home features exposed beams throughout along with wide-plank hardwood floors and water views in nearly every room.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of beam
Noun
  • The current four-week running average for claims is the lowest since 2022 — the height of the post-pandemic job boom.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Gary hasn’t been tremendously present around the Raiders since Klint got the job — this was his first public appearance at a practice.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of job
Verb
  • Book a stay at the Evergreen House, a dog-friendly rental in Flagstaff that can accommodate up to eight guests.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Its load-bearing capacity has been improved to accommodate the needs of larger scientific research equipment during expeditions.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of accommodate
Noun
  • For the 18-month moratorium, Webb is listed as the sponsor, according to board meeting materials.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Today, while not nominating himself for said CNN editorial board, Emanuel made sure to avoid all that.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of board
Noun
  • Experts say frustrations over education and employment are emerging as one of the biggest vulnerabilities for the Modi government.
    — Priyanka Salve,Raksha Murali, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
  • That’s because the Fed is a full employment act for economists more than anything else.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of employment

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