CEFR B2

Billy

noun

Meaning

A metal cooking pot, typically with a lid and a wire handle, used outdoors over a fire, especially in Australia and New Zealand.

Examples

The campers hung the billy over the crackling fire to heat their dinner.
She poured a cup of tea from the steaming billy, enjoying the warmth in the cool morning.

Synonyms: kettle, pot, camp kettle

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Billy (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪli/

Definition

A metal cooking pot, typically with a lid and a wire handle, used outdoors over a fire, especially in Australia and New Zealand.

Examples

The campers hung the billy over the crackling fire to heat their dinner.
She poured a cup of tea from the steaming billy, enjoying the warmth in the cool morning.

How to Use Billy

boil the billy (collocation): To heat water in a billy, typically for tea or coffee. — "Let's boil the billy and have some tea before we continue our hike."
billy tea (collocation): Tea made by boiling water in a billy, often associated with Australian bush culture. — "Nothing beats a cup of billy tea after a long day of exploring."

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