billed

[ bild ]

adjective

1. having a bill or beak, especially one of a specified kind, shape, color, etc. (usually used in combination):

   a yellow-billed magpie.

Other Word Forms

• un·billed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of billed¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; bill ², -ed ³

Example Sentences

However, 140 years on, a magazine that once billed itself as an indispensable guide to society has found that society has moved on.

From BBC

The venue was billed as a key part of Bradford's plans for its City of Culture year but was mired in controversy after the original operator, NEC Group, pulled out in September.

From BBC

Most of the billed acts will be making their Coachella debut.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2016, they staged what was billed as a farewell tour, leaving the door open to occasional future live dates, but no more full tours.

From Los Angeles Times

And he was definitely a star — billed over the adults who played his parents and perennially put-upon neighbor Mr. Wilson, memorably played by the great Joseph Kearns.

From Los Angeles Times