BILLET Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

billet 1 of 3

noun (1)

Definition of billet

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

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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eject
evict

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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

Noun

The ban covers imports of all goods from the settlements and bars companies from providing services for the settlements, including financing, construction, infrastructure, real estate and advertising.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Elsewhere, dining ranges from casual beachside fare and an award-winning bar serving signature cocktails to the Agave Study, where guests can explore the spirit’s provenance, production, and distinct character.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of bar

Noun

Arab Americans are now integrated and in positions of influence to better defend residents against attacks.

— Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 12 Sep. 2026
The Chiefs’ hope in selecting Josh Simmons from Ohio State with their first-round pick in 2025 was to solidify the position for years to come.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of position

Verb

This does not include other emissions or costs of administering the vaccine — the structure that physically houses the flu clinic, the electricity for the lights, the table and syringes, or the transportation to get everyone there.

— Cassandra Thiel, STAT, 8 Sep. 2026
Multi-Hyphenate is housed in deep oxblood-colored glass with silver detailing, part of a broader packaging approach designed to make each product feel distinctive and covetable.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of house

Noun

Their effectiveness depends on power output, beam quality, tracking accuracy, atmospheric conditions, and the time a laser can remain focused.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Original barn torn down The original barn was torn down and replaced with a rustic white structure with high ceilings, natural wood beams and enough space to accommodate around 200 guests.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of beam

Noun

Jeffrey Katzenberg, then a studio executive at Paramount Pictures, hand-picked the Happy Days star for the job, but at the time, Winkler had a bad feeling about accepting it.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
And Kyle was doing a great job of dialing up the right play calls.

— Vic Tafur, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of job

Verb

Custom inscriptions could be accommodated, but off-site, noted owner Donna Muhr.

— Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Original barn torn down The original barn was torn down and replaced with a rustic white structure with high ceilings, natural wood beams and enough space to accommodate around 200 guests.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

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