dozen

determiner B2

Meaning

A dozen refers to a quantity of twelve items, commonly used in contexts such as counting eggs, baked goods, or other grouped items.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "dozen" with "dozens," which refers to multiple groups of twelve.

Example Sentences

Do you need a dozen eggs for the recipe ?
I bought a dozen eggs for the weekend breakfast .
I bought a dozen eggs from the local supermarket yesterday .
The report includes a dozen recommendations for improving company efficiency .

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