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

  • (..) But l'd like to see you try. Let's see. Hawaiian surf trunks. Barbie! Those were vintage! lt's okay. All right, go ahead, rip 'em, l don't care. They're a dime a dozen. Glitter tux. Who cares? Who cares? Sequins are tacky. Who cares? A Nehru jacket. Barbie! Not the Nehru. (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3