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dozen

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdʌzən/

Forms: dozens

dozen means: A group of twelve people or things.

noun

TWELVEA2

A group of twelve people or things.

  • I bought a dozen eggs.
  • She baked two dozen cookies.
  • We need half a dozen chairs for the meeting.

How to use it: a dozen + plural noun (She bought a dozen roses.); dozen of + determiner/pronoun (A dozen of the guests stayed overnight.)

Similar words: twelve

Common phrases: a dozen eggs, half a dozen, by the dozen

MANYB1

A large number of people or things, usually expressed with the plural form.

  • Dozens of people came to the party.
  • I have told you dozens of times.
  • She received dozens of messages after the interview.

How to use it: dozens of + plural noun (Dozens of people waited outside.)

Similar words: a large number, a great many

Common phrases: dozen messages, dozen times, dozen people

Questions about dozen

What does dozen mean?

A group of twelve people or things.

What is dozen in other languages?

Türkçe: düzine · Español: docena · Français: douzaine · Deutsch: Dutzend · Italiano: dozzina · 日本語: ダース

How do you pronounce dozen?

It is pronounced /ˈdʌzən/.

How do you use dozen in a sentence?

I bought a dozen eggs. She baked two dozen cookies.

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