millions
Translation
millions
Examples
The movie made millions of dollars.
The movie made millions of dollars.
Millions of people watched the event.
Millions of people watched the event.
Grammar Patterns
millions of ((sth.)) a very large number of (sth.) There are millions of stars in the sky.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thousands, billions, a large number
Etymology
The plural form of 'million'. It comes from the Italian word 'milione', meaning 'a great thousand'.
Memory Tips
Often used in the phrase 'millions of' followed by a noun, like 'millions of people'.