English · Work & Business
bill
/bɪl/
[/bɪl/]
statement of money owed
Beginnernoun
Definition
A piece of paper showing how much money you owe for goods or services.
Example
Can we have the bill, please?
Can we have the bill, please?
Etymology
From Medieval Latin 'bulla' (sealed document).
How & Where It’s Used
Essential in restaurants and for household charges; American English often uses 'check'.