Meaning & Definition of word "Thousand"
Thousand
/ˈθaʊ.zənd/
numeral:
- 1. The cardinal number equal to 10 times 100.
- Example: There are a thousand stars visible in the night sky.
- 2. A large number; a multitude.
- Example: The event attracted thousands of attendees.
- 3. A group of one thousand things, often used in various contexts.
- Example: He won a prize of one thousand dollars.
- 4. In the context of years, used to indicate a period of a thousand years.
- Example: The ancient civilization thrived for over a thousand years.
- 5. Used informally to indicate a lot or many.
- Example: I've told you a thousand times to be careful!
Etymology
●From Middle English 'thousend', from Old English 'þūsund'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a thousand and one:
A large or infinite number.
thousand-yard stare:
A blank, unfocused gaze indicative of trauma or deep thought.
a thousand words:
Used to express that a picture can convey as much meaning as a detailed description.
Related Words
thous:
An informal or abbreviated form of thousand.
thousands:
Refers to multiple units of a thousand.
Slang Meanings of thousand
Meaning: A grand
● Example Sentence: He just scored a grand in that poker game.
Meaning: K
● Example Sentence: I made 5K on my last paycheck.