trillion

Definition

• n. the number that is represented as a one followed by 18 zeros
• n. the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros
• adj. one quintillion in Great Britain
• adj. one million million in the United States

Word forms

Plural

trillions

Example sentences

1. n.

   The company made a trillion dollars in profit last year.

2. n.

   One trillion is equal to one thousand billion.