dozen

doz-en · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A group or set of twelve.

  2. 2.

    (informal) A lot; many.

Forms

plural: dozens

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    a dime a dozen — very common and of little value
  • •
    baker's dozen — thirteen
  • •
    by the dozen — in large quantities
  • •
    six of one, half a dozen of the other — two choices that are equally good or bad

Related words

See also: dozens, quantity, twelve
Synonyms: twelve

Etymology

From Old French douzaine, from douze ("twelve"), from Latin duodecim ("twelve").