Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
baker's dozen
noun
/ˈbeɪ.kərz ˈdʌz.ən/
Definition
A group of thirteen items, especially baked goods.
Examples
- When I bought cookies, the baker offered me a baker’s dozen.
- She ordered a baker’s dozen of bagels for the brunch gathering.
Meaning
The term refers to a traditional way of counting a dozen, where bakers would include an extra item to avoid penalties for selling underweight goods.
Synonyms
- thirteen
- extra item
