Synonyms for

Dozen

Verb / ˈdʌzʌn / Another word for dozen — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group of twelve things.

Synonyms & similar words

twelve xii twelve twelvemonth annual yearly anniversary birthday commemoration jubilee centenary centennial

Synonyms by register

Formal

twelve a baker's dozen

Informal

a bunch a lot loads heaps

Literary

a score a brace

Antonyms

single individual unit one few couple

Common collocations

  • a dozen eggs
  • a dozen roses
  • a dozen times
  • a dozen years
  • a dozen people
  • a dozen items
  • a dozen more

Word family

noun dozen
adjective dozen

Usage note

While 'dozen' typically means twelve, 'a baker's dozen' refers to thirteen. It is often used informally to indicate an unspecified but relatively small number.

Example sentences

  1. I need a dozen cupcakes for the party.
  2. A dozen roses make a beautiful bouquet.
  3. The baker sold a dozen bagels this morning.
  4. My mom bought a dozen cookies for us to share.
  5. The coach needs a dozen soccer balls for practice.

Quotes

  • 'A dozen things may be done at once, but not by a single man.' - Italian Proverb
  • 'A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.' - John Barrymore
  • 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston Churchill

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