electricity bill — a statement of charges for electricity used in a home or business
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a statement of charges for electricity used in a home or business
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈlektrɪsəti bɪl/
Example Sentences
- My mom nearly fainted when she saw this month's electricity bill after we installed air conditioning.
- The electricity bill keeps increasing every summer due to heavy air conditioner usage.
- Dad turns into a detective every month, investigating why our electricity bill is so high.
electricity bill
NOUN[/ɪˈlektrɪsəti bɪl/]
a statement of charges for electricity used in a home or business
She gasped when she opened the electricity bill this month.
Facing the electricity bill, sitting still, but her will stays strong!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Electricity derives from Greek 'elektron' (amber), named after the static charge produced by rubbing amber. Bill originates from Latin 'bulla' (seal, official document), later meaning an official written statement or invoice.
Breakdown
Electricity: Greek elektron (amber) + -ity (quality, state). Bill: Latin bulla (sealed document) + -ill (formal document designation), evolved to mean a statement of charges or invoice.
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📝Examples
“My mom nearly fainted when she saw this month's electricity bill after we installed air conditioning.”
“The electricity bill keeps increasing every summer due to heavy air conditioner usage.”
“Dad turns into a detective every month, investigating why our electricity bill is so high.”
“We can reduce our electricity bill by using energy-efficient appliances.”
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