plural dozens or dozen
1
: a group of 12
2
: an indefinitely large number
dozens of times
3
the dozens plural in form but singular in construction
: a ritualized African American word game that consists of exchanging insults usually about the members of an opponent's family
dozen
adjective
Examples of dozen in a Sentence
dozens of new songs were auditioned and rejected
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In 60 days, just one tentative trade deal with the U.K. has been made, despite promises that dozens would be reached.
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S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
But after constantly hearing dozens of other dogs barking, she’s grown frustrated and has been bouncing off the walls of the shelter.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
During their surveys, researchers found dozens of unfamiliar-looking lizards, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
But startup marketers, who are usually responsible for website performance, often have dozens of tasks on their plates.
—Daria Gonzalez, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
But after constantly hearing dozens of other dogs barking, she’s grown frustrated and has been bouncing off the walls of the shelter.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
During their surveys, researchers found dozens of unfamiliar-looking lizards, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
But startup marketers, who are usually responsible for website performance, often have dozens of tasks on their plates.
—Daria Gonzalez, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for dozen
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“Dozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dozen. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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