Meaning of the word dozen in English
What does dozen mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dozen
US /ˈdʌz.ən/
UK /ˈdʌz.ən/
Noun
1.
a group or set of twelve
Example:
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She bought a dozen eggs at the market.
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We need another dozen of those pencils.
Determiner
1.
in groups of twelve
Example:
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Eggs are often sold by the dozen.
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The bakery sells cookies by the dozen.
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