billionaire

noun

bil·​lion·​aire ˌbi(l)-yə-ˈner 

ˈbi(l)-yə-ˌner

: one whose wealth is estimated at a billion or more dollars, pounds, or other monetary units

Examples of billionaire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Perot was a billionaire at a time when there were not so many of them, and his suggestions about running the government more like a business hit home with many. —Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024

Arthouse steamer and distributor Mubi has added Chinese billionaire Zhang Xin to its Board Of Directors. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024

The billionaires are fighting for carriage fees and meager advertising dollars rather than fighting for their fans. —Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024

The claim: Elon Musk is not a US citizen A Nov. 28 Threads post (direct link, archive link) claims billionaire Elon Musk is missing a key requirement to take a leadership role in U.S. government. —Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

billion + -aire (as in millionaire)

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

billionaire

noun

bil·​lion·​aire ˌbil-yə-ˈna(ə)r 

-ˈne(ə)r;

ˈbil-yə-ˌna(ə)r,

-ˌne(ə)r

: one whose wealth is a billion dollars or more