bill (/bɪl/)
noun · Beginner · Work & Business
🔊 /bɪl/
Meaning
Meaning: statement of money owed
A piece of paper showing how much money you owe for goods or services.
Examples
🗣 Can we have the bill, please?
Etymology
From Medieval Latin ‘bulla’ (sealed document).
How & Where It’s Used
Essential in restaurants and for household charges; American English often uses ‘check’.
Tags: money, shopping