dozen

noun

doz·en | \ˈdə-zᵊn

plural dozens or dozen

Definition of dozen

1 : a group of 12

2 : an indefinitely large number dozens of times

3 dozens plural in form but singular in construction : a ritualized word game that consists of exchanging insults usually about the members of the opponent's family —used with the

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dozens of new songs were auditioned and rejected

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The terms arose at least a half-dozen times at about a quarter of the businesses. — Theo Francis, WSJ, "Companies Feel the Tariff Pinch," 4 Nov. 2018 The Allen Institute’s partnerships net them only about forty a year, each of which is portioned for a half-dozen teams. — Jacqueline Detwiler, Popular Mechanics, "The Heroes of Science Who Are Unlocking the Brain," 3 Oct. 2018 Since West’s Adidas collaboration, more than a half-dozen kinds of Yeezys have been released, including the Yeezy Boost 350, the Yeezy 950, and the Yeezy 350 Cleat, designed for football players. — Nadra Nittle, Vox, "Why Yeezys, a brand based on exclusivity, are suddenly so easy to buy," 21 Sep. 2018 Federal prosecutors have levied criminal charges against a half-dozen Insys executives and the company’s billionaire founder, John Kapoor. — Andy Marso, kansascity, "Another lawsuit accuses Overland Park doctor of kickbacks from opioid spray maker," 13 July 2018 Flynt sent a half-dozen of them to the bank lobby pushing wheelbarrows filled with enough pennies to pay off the loan. — Cincinnati Enquirer, "Read more from this Project," 13 July 2018 Of the half-dozen access points to Montara Mountain, the best is the Montara Mountain Trail out of San Pedro Valley. — Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "’Tis the season for ‘Dancing with Fog’," 12 July 2018 Barbara Landi says the initial midweek South Anchorage market at the Dimond Center will feature a half-dozen vendors, including Glacier Valley Farm, Earthworks Farm, Stockwell Farm and Mat Valley Meats. — Steve Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, "Last week’s warm weather means more local veggies at farmers markets this week," 11 July 2018 The chic Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar, now in a half-dozen locations in this area, rocks two themes: farm-to-table sourcing, and a menu denoting dishes with fewer than 500 calories. — Michael Klein, Philly.com, "The sassy, hoagie-mouthed chef is back | Let's Eat," 11 July 2018

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