Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zillion
noun
/ˈzɪljən/
Definition
A very large, indefinite number; an exaggerated term often used to emphasize the vastness of a quantity.
Examples
- There are a zillion stars in the universe.
- I’ve told you a zillion times to clean your room!
- She has a zillion ideas for her new project.
Meaning
Zillion is not an actual number but a colloquial term used to describe an overwhelmingly large quantity of something. It is often used in informal contexts to express an amount that is beyond comprehension or counting, typically implying ‘a lot’ or ‘countless.’
Synonyms
- Countless
- Innumerable
- Myriad
- Loads
- Heaps
