goose eggs

Definition of goose eggsnext
plural of goose egg
as in zeros
the numerical symbol 0 or the absence of number or quantity represented by it was such a bad bowler that his final score was a big, fat goose egg

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Noun
  • Berkhout highlights how this binary language is translated into computer language through zeros and ones used for programming.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
  • According to the latest bound, proved in 2004 by Imre Ruzsa of the Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics in Hungary, a sum of 1020 cosines — that’s a 1 with 20 zeros after it, about the number of molecules in a cubic inch of air — must have a minimum value smaller than about −7.
    Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Primaloft Black Eco insulation kept me toasty on 15-degree lift rides at Bolton Valley Ski Resort, while extra-long flank zips are great for dumping heat on the way down.
    Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Their quarter zips are also worth a browse, especially the Seasoft Quarter-zip for just $39 in a bright light purple that your dreary winter wardrobe needs.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Goose eggs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goose%20eggs. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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