half a dozen

noun
UK: /ˌhɑːf ə ˈdʌzn/
US: /ˌhæf ə ˈdʌzn/

  1. A group of six.

    1. I need half a dozen eggs from the store.
    2. He bought half a dozen roses for his girlfriend's birthday, a classic romantic gesture.

  2. An indefinite small number.

    1. I've called half a dozen times today.
    2. She's been there half a dozen times, so she knows the area pretty well.

Synonyms

six sextet few several
half a dozen adjective

  1. consisting of six.

    1. She ordered half a dozen donuts.
    2. The bakery sells cookies in half a dozen packs for families who want a treat.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "half a dozen" in English means: A group of six., An indefinite small number..

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

Synonyms for "half a dozen": six, sextet, few, several.

Example usage of "half a dozen": "I need half a dozen eggs from the store.". More examples on the page.