Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-dozen
noun
/ˈhæfˈdʌzən/
Definition
A half-dozen refers to the quantity of six items or units.
Examples
- She bought a half-dozen eggs for the recipe.
- The bakery offered a discount on a half-dozen donuts.
- In our family, we always have a half-dozen cookies left after dinner.
Meaning
The term is commonly used to group things in sets of six, such as eggs, pastries, or other items for sale.
Synonyms
- six
- six-pack
- set of six
