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Dozen
DUH-zuhn
/ˈdʌzʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
dozen
Dictionary meaning
Denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units.
Examples
- Most supermarkets will sell you a dozen eggs in a carton.
- Bakeries often sell bagels by the dozen.
Synonyms: twelve
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