Twelve

/twɛlv/

Meaning & Definition

numeral

The cardinal number equal to 11 plus 1.

There are twelve months in a year.

The number following eleven; the number preceding thirteen.

She turned twelve years old last week.

A symbol representing this number, often used in mathematical contexts.

The clock struck twelve, marking midnight.

A group of twelve, often used in counting or grouping.

The baker made a dozen, which is twelve baked goods.

From Old English 'twelf', from Proto-Germanic '*twalif', derived from 'two' + 'left' (the number left after ten).

the Twelve

Refers to the twelve apostles in Christianity.

twelve-hour clock

A clock that uses a 12-hour time format.

duodecimal

Relating to a system of counting based on twelve.

dozen

A group of twelve.

A slang term for a dozen.

I'll have a twelve of those beers.

Used informally to refer to twelve items.

I bought a twelve of eggs.