Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-a-dozen
phrase
/ˈhæf ə ˈdʌz.ən/
Definition
A group or set of six items or units.
Examples
- There are half-a-dozen apples in the basket.
- She bought half-a-dozen eggs from the market.
- We need half-a-dozen chairs for the dinner party.
Meaning
The term ‘half-a-dozen’ refers to a quantity of six, often used to describe a number of items grouped together.
Synonyms
- Six
- Half dozen
- A sextet
