B1nounmoney
US/bɪl/
UK/bɪl/
a piece of paper that shows how much money you must pay for goods or services
In context
Excuse me, can we have the bill, please?
The electricity bill was higher than usual this month.
He paid the bill with his credit card.
Words that go with bill
verb + noun
- pay the billI will pay the bill this time.
- split the billLet us split the bill between the four of us.
- settle a billPlease settle the bill before you leave the hotel.
- foot the billThe company agreed to foot the bill.
noun + noun
- electricity billOur electricity bill doubled in winter.
- hospital billThe hospital bill was far more than she had expected.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Please give me the bill money.Correct: Please give me the bill.