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
  • Newer plates have a slash through zeros, which could cause them to be confused with the number eight.
    Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • That’s one followed by thirty zeros.
    David Sedaris, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The ground-floor lounge sets the tone with soaring ceilings, plush couches, and a patisserie, before the city’s fastest elevator zips you to the 103rd floor for check-in and your first jaw-dropping view.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The plush cover zips off for easy washing, while the waterproof layer protects the foam from accidents and spills.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Goose eggs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goose%20eggs. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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