Definition of gross
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a(1)
: glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
a gross error
(2)
: out-and-out, utter
a gross injustice
b
: visible without the aid of a microscope
a gross lesion
c
archaic
: immediately obvious
Now to all sense 'tis gross you love my son.— William Shakespeare
2a
: coarse in nature or behavior : unrefined
has gross table manners
b
: gravely deficient in civility or decency : crudely vulgar
merely gross, a scatological rather than a pornographic impropriety— Aldous Huxley
c
informal
: inspiring disgust or distaste
That sandwich looks gross.
3a
: of, relating to, or dealing with general aspects or broad distinctions
a gross outline of the plan
b
: consisting of an overall total exclusive of deductions
gross income
— compare net
5
: made up of material or perceptible elements
gross
verb
grossed; grossing; grosses
Definition of gross (Entry 2 of 4)
: to earn or bring in (an overall total) exclusive of deductions (as for taxes or expenses)
The movie grossed over 100 million dollars.
gross
noun (1)Definition of gross (Entry 3 of 4)
gross
noun (2)
plural gross
Definition of gross (Entry 4 of 4)
: an aggregate of 12 dozen things
a gross of pencils
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The first known use of gross was in the 14th century
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