million

noun
UK: /ˈmɪljən/
US: /ˈmɪljən/

  1. The number 1,000,000

    1. I have a million things to do today, it's so much. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's revenue exceeded a million dollars last fiscal quarter, showing strong growth. [ ] [ ]

  2. A very large number

    1. There are a million stars in the sky tonight, so wonderful. [ ] [ ]
    2. I've told you a million times not to touch my stuff, please, be attentive! [ ] [ ]
million adjective

  1. Used to indicate a large, indefinite number or amount

    1. I'd recognize that face in a million years, so unique! [ ] [ ]
    2. She is one in a million; so kind and helpful, she deserves all the awards. [ ] [ ]
million adverb

  1. Used to emphasize the large amount of something or someone

    1. I feel a million times better now, thanks to you! [ ] [ ]
    2. After that great vacation I feel a million dollars, happy and full of energy. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "million" in English means: The number 1,000,000, A very large number.

The phonetic transcription of "million" is /ˈmɪljən/ in British English and /ˈmɪljən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "million": "I have a million things to do today, it's so much.". More examples on the page.