dozen — a group or set of twelve
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group or set of twelve
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʌzən/
Example Sentences
- She ordered a dozen donuts but ate half of them before getting home.
- I've told you dozens of times to clean your room!
- The magician pulled out a dozen rabbits from his tiny hat.
dozen
NOUN[/ˈdʌzən/]
a group or set of twelve
She bought a dozen fresh eggs at the farmer's market this morning.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Medieval French 'douzaine', which in turn comes from Latin 'duodecim', meaning twelve. The number twelve has served as a fundamental unit in commerce and measurement since ancient times.
Breakdown
duo- (two) + -decem (ten) = duodecim (Latin), which evolved into the French suffix -aine to form 'douzaine', a collective noun denoting a group of twelve.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“She ordered a dozen donuts but ate half of them before getting home.”
“I've told you dozens of times to clean your room!”
“The magician pulled out a dozen rabbits from his tiny hat.”
“A baker's dozen means 13 items instead of 12.”
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