Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dozens
noun
/ˈdʌz.ənz/
Definition
A group or set of twelve items or units.
Examples
- She bought dozens of eggs for the baking competition.
- There were dozens of people attending the festival.
- He has read dozens of books this year.
Meaning
The term ‘dozens’ refers to a quantity of twelve, often used informally to denote a large but unspecified number.
Synonyms
- multitudes
- scores
- loads
