dozen

Definition

  • noun: a group of 12 people or things
  • noun: a group of 12
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: many, heap, a great deal

Examples

  • He showed us around the house while 'talking nineteen to the dozen'. [=('US') 'talking a blue streak']

  • People entered the park 'by/in the dozens'. [=large groups of people entered the park]

  • We'll need a couple 'dozen' hot dogs for the party. [=we will need about 24 hot dogs]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Because of your expertise? -I'm sorry? -About the Priory. Do you think that's why Sauni're sought you out? I can think of dozens of scholars who know a lot more about it. Actually, I didn't think he liked me very much. Once made a joke at my expense. Got a big laugh out of it. (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code