billet (Meaning)
billet (n)
a short personal letter
lodging for military personnel (especially in a private home)
a job in an organization
billet (v)
provide housing for (military personnel)
billet (n.)
A small paper; a note; a short letter.
A ticket from a public officer directing soldiers at what house to lodge; as, a billet of residence.
A small stick of wood, as for firewood.
A short bar of metal, as of gold or iron.
An ornament in Norman work, resembling a billet of wood either square or round.
A strap which enters a buckle.
A loop which receives the end of a buckled strap.
A bearing in the form of an oblong rectangle.
Quarters or place to which one is assigned, as by a billet or ticket; berth; position. Also used fig.
billet (v. t.)
To direct, by a ticket or note, where to lodge. Hence: To quarter, or place in lodgings, as soldiers in private houses.
Synonyms & Antonyms of billet
billet Sentence Examples
- The soldier received his billet assignment upon arrival at the military base.
- As a trainee, I was assigned a billet in the barracks for the duration of my training.
- The hotel manager provided a comfortable billet for the visiting dignitaries.
- During the war, civilians opened their homes to billet soldiers in need of shelter.
- The captain ordered the crew to prepare the ship's billet for the incoming passengers.
- The billet assigned to me was a cozy cabin tucked away in the forest.
- In medieval times, knights would often billet in castles while on their quests.
- The school arranged for billets with local families for the exchange students.
- The temporary billet provided by the company was adequate but lacked personalization.
- After a long journey, finding a warm billet for the night was a welcome relief.
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The soldier received his billet assignment upon arrival at the military base.
As a trainee, I was assigned a billet in the barracks for the duration of my training.
The hotel manager provided a comfortable billet for the visiting dignitaries.
During the war, civilians opened their homes to billet soldiers in need of shelter.
