Meaning & Definition of word "Dozen"
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Dozen
/ˈdʌzən/
noun:
- 1. A group or set of twelve items.
- Example: We bought a dozen eggs from the grocery store.
- 2. A quantity of twelve.
- Example: The recipe calls for a dozen roses to be used in the bouquet.
- 3. Used informally to refer to a large number or group.
- Example: He has a dozen reasons for wanting to move.
Etymology
From Middle English 'dozen', from Old French 'dozaine', from Latin 'duodecim' meaning 'twelve'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a dime a dozen:
something very common or easy to find.
dozens of:
a large number of something.
baker's dozen:
thirteen, often used for a unit of baked goods.
Related Words
dozenal:
relating to or based on twelve.
dozenaire:
someone who has a dozen of something.
Slang Meanings of dozen
Meaning: Baker's dozen
Example Sentence: When I asked for a dozen cookies, the baker gave me a baker's dozen.
Meaning: Dozens
Example Sentence: He has dozens of baseball cards collected over the years.