dozen
Pronunciation: [ˈdʌzən]
Word
Context: "counting"
(noun) a dozen means twelve of something. It's often used when you're counting items like eggs or cookies.
Example
I bought a dozen eggs for the baking class.
Example
I didn't find a dozen cookies; there were only five left in the jar.
Example
How many apples should I buy if I want a dozen?
Context: "grouping"
(noun) sometimes, we use dozen to refer to a large group of things, even if it’s not exactly twelve. It can mean a lot of something.
Example
There were dozens of stars shining in the night sky.
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There weren't dozens of people at the picnic; just a few showed up.
Example
Did you see dozens of flowers in the garden?
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