dozen

Definition

A dozen is a group or quantity of twelve things. It is often used when talking about eggs, flowers, and other items sold or counted in sets of twelve.

Usage & Nuances

Common in everyday English, especially with shopping and quantities: 'a dozen eggs', 'two dozen roses'. 'Dozens of' means a large number, not exactly 24 or 36. Don't confuse it with 'a dozen of'; usually we say 'a dozen eggs' but 'a dozen of them'.

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