Meaning of the word billow in English
What does billow mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
billow
US /ˈbɪl.oʊ/
UK /ˈbɪl.əʊ/
Noun
a large wave or swell of water
Example:
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The ship was tossed by the huge billows.
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Smoke rose in dark billows from the burning building.
Verb
to swell out or be filled with air and rise upward
Example:
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The curtains billowed in the breeze.
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Smoke billowed from the chimney.