How Do You Spell BILLET?

Pronunciation: [bˈɪlɪt] (IPA)

The word "billet" is a five-letter word that describes a written authorization or a place where soldiers are lodged. The word is spelled as /bɪlɪt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The phonetic transcription indicates that the word consists of two syllables, with the first syllable pronounced as "bill" and the second syllable pronounced as "lit." The "i" in the first syllable is pronounced as a short vowel sound, while the "e" in the second syllable is pronounced as a long vowel sound, resulting in a clear and distinct pronunciation of the word "billet."

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Idioms
Similar spelling words
Plural
Conjugate verb
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BILLET Meaning and Definition

  1. Billet is a noun that refers to a written order, note, or ticket issued to a person in order to provide them with lodging, accommodations, or specific arrangements. It can also be used to describe the place where someone is assigned to stay or lodge temporarily.

    In a military context, a billet is the assignment of soldiers to specific quarters or lodgings. It refers to the official order or document that lists the location and arrangements for a soldier's accommodation. This can include information about the duration of the stay, specific duties, or any additional instructions. The term can also be used to refer to the actual place where the soldier is housed or the building that serves as their accommodation.

    Outside of the military, the term can be used more broadly to refer to any temporary lodging or assigned accommodation. For example, someone who is temporarily assigned to work in a different city may receive a billet that confirms their place of stay and any related details. Similarly, in the hospitality or tourism industry, a hotel or hospitality establishment may issue a billet to guests, providing them with directions, check-in information, or any special instructions regarding their stay.

    Overall, billet is a term that encompasses both the written order or document providing arrangements and the place or establishment where someone is temporarily assigned to stay or lodge.

  2. • A short thick stick of wood.
    • A small letter; a ticket directing soldiers where to lodge.
    • To quarter soldiers.
    • A small log of wood for firewood.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BILLET

Etymology of BILLET

The word "billet" comes from the Old French term "billet" or "bille", which originally meant "small piece of wood" or "log". This Old French term derived from the Latin word "bullitus", which meant "tree trunk". Over time, the meaning of "billet" expanded to refer to a rectangular, small piece of wood used for various purposes, such as recording information, playing games, or assigning lodging. Eventually, "billet" also began to refer to a written order or document, especially one that assigned or allocated accommodations or employment. This evolution in meaning led to the modern usage of "billet" as we know it today.

Idioms with the word BILLET

  • billet-doux The idiom "billet-doux" refers to a short, usually romantic, love letter or note. It typically emphasizes the affectionate or amorous feelings expressed through a written message.

Similar spelling words for BILLET

Plural form of BILLET is BILLETS

Conjugate verb Billet

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have billeted
you would have billeted
he/she/it would have billeted
we would have billeted
they would have billeted
I would have billet
you would have billet
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we would have billet
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been billeting
you would have been billeting
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they would have been billeting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would billet
you would billet
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be billeting
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FUTURE

I will billet
you will billet
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we will billet
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be billeting
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have billeted
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I will have billetted
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been billeting
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IMPERATIVE

we Let's billet
you billet
we let´s billet

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to billet

PAST

I billetted
we billetted
you billetted
he/she/it billetted
they billetted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was billeting
you were billeting
he/she/it was billeting
we were billeting
they were billeting

PAST PARTICIPLE

billeted

PAST PERFECT

I had billeted
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I had billetted
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been billeting
you had been billeting
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PRESENT

I billet
you billet
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we billet
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am billeting
you are billeting
he/she/it is billeting
we are billeting
they are billeting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

billeting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have billeted
you have billeted
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we have billeted
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I have billetted
we have billetted
you have billetted
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been billeting
you have been billeting
he/she/it has been billeting
we have been billeting
they have been billeting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it billet

SIMPLE PAST

I billeted
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I am billetting
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I will be billetting
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I would have billetted
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I would be billetting
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they would be billetting
I would have been billetting
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they would have been billetting

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