million
/ˈmɪl.jən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: millions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The cardinal number 1 000 000: 10⁶; a thousand thousand (1,000²).
Numeral
Examples
Near-synonyms: mega-, M-
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An unspecified very large number.
NumeralRegister: colloquial
Examples
Near-synonyms: gazillion; see also Thesaurus:zillion
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “million” mean?
The cardinal number 1 000 000: 10⁶; a thousand thousand (1,000²).
Is “million” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.