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The meaning of DOZEN is a group of 12. How to use dozen in a sentence.

He has published dozens of articles in scholarly journals, written and edited numerous books, and delivered hundreds of presentations at conferences around the world.

n. 1. pl. dozen Abbr. doz. or dz. A set of 12. 2. dozens An indefinite, large number: dozens of errands to run.

Definition of dozen noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Definition of 'dozens' dozens in British English (ˈdʌzənz ) plural noun (usually foll by of) informal

Dozens of [= many] people were at the park. The shop sells dozens and dozens of [=very many] kinds of tea.

DOZENS definition: (usually foll by of) a lot See examples of dozens used in a sentence.

dozens Definitions of dozens noun a large number or amount synonyms: gobs, heaps, lashings, loads, lots, oodles, piles, rafts, scads, scores, slews, stacks, tons, wads

Most people would be hard-pressed to name more than half a dozen members of the government. He sent a dozen roses to his betrothed. Most office buildings have dozens of air ducts and …

If you refer to dozens of things or people, you are emphasizing that there are very many of them.