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

  • (..) I told you, before we came in. One word, do not say. Is the exact word you're using now. - No, I said Nuga... - One dozen times. Please relate to him that there could be two funerals today. I... Believe me when I tell you, we are here only (..)
    2012 The Dictator