dozen
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,277 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 14,425 times across 175,177 chapters — 0.007% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one also: twelve, 12, XII
adjective
- denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units also: twelve, 12, xii
dozen in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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There were notes relating to house-property, railroad shares, and a dozen other profitable things.
The Intrusion of Jimmy · P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse · Chapter 1
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He seems to speak half a dozen languages in perfection; I believe he was born in Switzerland.
The Crown of Life · George Gissing · Chapter 1
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Any one of a dozen relations-in-law could, if they had wished, have trebled her annual income without feeling it.
The Little Nugget · P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse · Chapter 1
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For a man who has been robbed of a dozen millions, M. de Thaller was remarkably quiet and self-possessed.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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At last a dozen more he drew-- (Fine-drawing 'twas to him!) But day past by--and twilight came, All objects soon grew dim.
Sketches by Seymour — Volume 04 · Robert Seymour · Chapter 1