jillion

noun

jil·​lion ˈjil-yən How to pronounce jillion (audio)
ˈji-lē-ən
Synonyms of jillionnext
jillion adjective

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The Nets will have full Bird rights on him in addition to their jillions in cap space. John Hollinger, New York Times, 17 June 2025 But my mom loved these showy trees with the colorful crepe-papery flowers, as did my grandmother, and about a billion-jillion other SoCal residents who have planted them in yards, around businesses and along many city streets. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025 But America, with its jillion colleges and universities, dotting the land? Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 7 July 2023 The Dolphins have had a jillion draft picks in recent years to build up their depth. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2022 Travis Barker surprised Kourtney Kardashian with a jillion roses surrounding a statue of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Vulture, 14 Feb. 2022

Word History

Etymology

j + -illion (as in million)

First Known Use

circa 1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jillion was circa 1942

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“Jillion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jillion. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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