BILLET Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

billet 1 of 3

noun (1)

Definition of billet

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

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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eject
evict

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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

Noun

This means that Son Ermità's current gastronomic offering will be complemented by Binidufà’s restaurant specializing in vegetarian cuisine and the sister hotel’s glamorous bar.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Once the night session concludes, an overnight crew drops supplies at each bar and cart, including the souvenir cups, vodka, lemonade and ice.

— Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of bar

Noun

The collaboration also introduces a fresh position by which enthusiasts can appreciate the super sports car company.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
The Angle Wedge Pillow's distinctive triangular shape cradles your legs and knees at a precise 45-degree angle to relieve tension in your back, while the Knee-T keeps legs, hips and spine in a neutral position to reduce pressure on your lower back.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of position

Verb

The remaining towers will house residential living, keep the main tower as a hotel, while welcoming businesses and office space.

— Julia Avant, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Temporary federal detention facilities can house people with vastly different criminal histories and security classifications.

— Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of house

Noun

However, when the collaboration turned on the experiment, researchers found that the beam did not meet specifications.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
The rear wheels are now connected by a rigid beam, and the differential is mounted directly to the frame rather than the axle as on previous trikes.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of beam

Noun

The Republican nominee also said the work agreements that allow many state employees to perform their jobs remotely need reform as well.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
In 2004, Norris took a job as an editorial manager of publications at the Joint Commission in Oakbrook Terrace.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of job

Verb

The state has allocated 4,845 units to Newport Beach to plan for, but the city has approved zoning and development standards that could accommodate up to 8,174 new homes.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2026
The Games will also need to accommodate millions of fans traveling around Southern California.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of accommodate

Noun

Her lawsuit made a number of claims of adverse employment actions.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
Alaska generally allows legislative ethics complaints involving conduct within the previous five years, while Oregon gives workers five years to file certain employment-discrimination complaints.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of employment

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