dozen

noun
UK: /ˈdʌzn/
US: /ˈdʌzn/

  1. A group of twelve.

    1. I need a dozen eggs for the cake. [ ] [ ]
    2. She bought a dozen roses for her mother's birthday, a beautiful gesture. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to refer to a large number of things or people.

    1. A dozen or so people were there. [ ] [ ]
    2. There were dozens of applicants for the job, making the selection process tough. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

many group twelve several set
dozen transitive-verb

  1. To put into dozens; to form into sets of twelve.

    1. The baker dozens the rolls before selling them. [ ] [ ]
    2. The warehouse worker dozens the products before sending them out for delivery. [ ] [ ]
dozen adjective

  1. Consisting of twelve.

    1. A dozen cookies is perfect for sharing. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bakery offers a dozen varieties of donuts, from classic to unique flavors. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dozen" in English means: A group of twelve., Used to refer to a large number of things or people..

The phonetic transcription of "dozen" is /ˈdʌzn/ in British English and /ˈdʌzn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dozen": many, group, twelve, several, set.

Example usage of "dozen": "I need a dozen eggs for the cake.". More examples on the page.