dozen
Translation
dozen
Examples
I bought a dozen eggs.
I bought a dozen eggs.
She has dozens of shoes.
She has dozens of shoes.
Grammar Patterns
a ((dozen)) + plural noun meaning twelve of something We need a dozen roses.
((dozens)) of + plural noun meaning many of something There were dozens of people at the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: twelve; Related concepts: score (20), gross (144)
Etymology
From Old French 'dozaine', from 'doze' (twelve), from Latin 'duodecim' (two + ten).
Memory Tips
Picture a carton of eggs, which commonly holds 12, or one dozen.