Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dozens

Noun
/ˈdʌzənz/
Definition
A group or collection of twelve items.
Examples
  • There are dozens of flowers blooming in the garden.
  • She received dozens of emails every day.
  • He has dozens of books on his shelf.
Meaning
The term ‘dozens’ is commonly used to refer to a quantity of twelve, but it can also indicate a large number of items in a casual context.
Synonyms
  • Many
  • Countless
  • A lot