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noun (1)

Definition of billetnext
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 How to pronounce billet (audio)
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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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
  1. bar
  2. position
  3. house
  4. beam
  5. job
  6. accommodate
  7. board
  8. employment
Noun
  • Within a tight radius there’s an ever-increasing collection of boutiques, full-service spas and wellness facilities, Pilates studios, cafes, bars and restaurants featuring fare from around the globe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The Sox’s pitching plans are a daily mystery, and worries over Grant Taylor’s right arm falling off have become nightly debates in South Side bars.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of bar
Noun
  • The clash added another layer to a campaign in which el Sayed’s positions on foreign policy and his associations with prominent progressive figures have become points of contention.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • While Spencer Jones is still a work in progress defensively in center, Grisham certainly shouldn’t be patrolling the position for the Yankees moving forward.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of position
Verb
  • Tourist attractions abound—from colorful boutique shops to enticing coffee roasters—many housed in the pale-yellow, former government buildings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The museum, leaders announced on Wednesday, will also house a genealogy center that will be intended to help visitors preserve family history through the company FamilySearch.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of house
Noun
  • One use involves directing a beam of protons or other heavier particles into the patient, targeting unwanted cancerous cells (proton/heavy ion therapy).
    — Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers at Romania’s Horia Hulubei National Institute have now solved this speed challenge by producing images with an artificial muon beam for the first time.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • Following the ruling, Benson drowns her sorrows over cocktails with Sharpe, and, in a revealing, impeccably acted scene, airs out her grievances about her job.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Hey, the boss needs a favor In a November 2025 Reddit post, one person described buying $800 in Target gift cards on their second day at a new job after receiving an email impersonating their boss.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of job
Verb
  • According to the current assessment, Germany could potentially accommodate as many as 4,000 high-altitude turbines within existing wind farms.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • However, during the discussions, Coral Gables Finance Director Diana Gomez pinpointed some possible projects the city could decrease funding for in order to accommodate the Underline funding.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of accommodate
Noun
  • There’s a strong focus on experiential adventure and underwater exploration, with complimentary resort bikes, private boat excursions, kayaks, SUP boards, and an array of island tours.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond the theatrical and streaming markets, the merger brings CBS News and CNN under the direction of a board that will ensure the editorial independence of each news outlet.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of board
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  • Fazio said that his private sector employment had nothing to do with his decision to vote in the state Senate against a high-profile bill that would prohibit Connecticut towns and state agencies from purchasing drones made in China and Russia.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
  • That argument is particularly relevant in rural communities where the timber industry remains an important source of employment and revenue.
    — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
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“Billet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billet. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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