zillion

noun

zil·​lion ˈzil-yən How to pronounce zillion (audio)
: an indeterminately large number
zillions of mosquitoes
zillionth adjective

Examples of zillion in a Sentence

I have a zillion chores to finish before we can leave.
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He’s hosted about a zillion seminars on various personal improvement topics for nearly 50 years. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025 All of that and a zillion other things must be swirling in Kelce’s mind right now. Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025 Key among them is that when zillions of kids flock to the latest offering from the Emeryville studio, parents follow closely behind. David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025 There are a zillion creative ways to lace your sneakers. Judy Holmes, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for zillion

Word History

Etymology

z + -illion (as in million)

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zillion was in 1934

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“Zillion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zillion. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

zillion

noun
zil·​lion ˈzil-yən How to pronounce zillion (audio)
: a large number
zillions of ants

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