Synonyms for

Dozens

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

Definition

a group of twelve

Synonyms & similar words

lots tons stacks rafts wads loads xii gobs slews lashings dozen oodles scores heaps piles scads twelve twelves lots heaps masses piles bundles batches collections clusters groups sets arrays assortments multiples scores tons loads stacks hordes abundance

Synonyms by register

Formal

multiples numerous many

Informal

loads tons heaps lots

Literary

multitudes scores

Antonyms

few single one none scant limited

Common collocations

  • dozens of people
  • dozens of times
  • dozens of eggs
  • dozens of books
  • dozens of reasons
  • dozens of items

Word family

noun dozen

Usage note

Dozens is used to indicate a quantity of twelve or a number that is a multiple of twelve, or more generally, a large but indefinite number. It is often used informally.

Example sentences

  1. My mom bought dozens of apples at the farmers market.
  2. I saw dozens of birds flying in the sky.
  3. The store sold dozens of t-shirts in one hour.
  4. We baked dozens of cupcakes for the party.
  5. The restaurant served dozens of pizzas for the big game.

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