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dozen

Pronunciation: [ˈdʌzən]

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Learn how to use dozen in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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.

Example

There weren't dozens of people at the picnic; just a few showed up.

Example

Did you see dozens of flowers in the garden?

How to pronounce dozen

Pronunciation: [ˈdʌzən]

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