jillion

noun

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

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The Dolphins have had a jillion draft picks in recent years to build up their depth. — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2022 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 America, with its jillion colleges and universities, dotting the land? — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 7 July 2023 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 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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