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
As tax season concludes and the federal budget reconciliation process begins, Congress is staring at a massive opportunity to deliver critical support to millions of American families by expanding and strengthening the Child Tax Credit.
—
Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Schools would be allowed to share millions in revenue directly with student-athletes if a federal judge approves a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement against the NCAA.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Well-above average fire weather severity is forecast for Western Canada with level 5-of-5 extreme severity projected in southern British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan where millions of people live.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
These, too, are branding deals that will pay the Trumps millions of dollars for their name.
—Eric Lipton, New York Times, 14 May 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.
Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Schools would be allowed to share millions in revenue directly with student-athletes if a federal judge approves a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement against the NCAA.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Well-above average fire weather severity is forecast for Western Canada with level 5-of-5 extreme severity projected in southern British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan where millions of people live.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
These, too, are branding deals that will pay the Trumps millions of dollars for their name.
—Eric Lipton, New York Times, 14 May 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 20 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share