Used in a Sentence

dozen

How to use dozen in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for dozen.

Editorial note

Still managed to get a few dozen AWS keys though.

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Definitions2
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Quick take

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of dozen gathered in one view.

noun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

adjective

denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for dozen.

noun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

adjective

denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units

Example sentences

1

Still managed to get a few dozen AWS keys though.

2

Taxi drivers here regularly have half a dozen cell phones in their cars.

3

It shouldve been picking up at least a dozen a day, so maybe there was something wrong with the report.

4

People who can code in the world of technology companies are a dime a dozen and get no respect.

5

I shouldn't have to stare at a loading screen to read a half-dozen paragraphs of text, that's just stupid.

6

You have to go up the correct escalator and down the correct staircase; there are perhaps a dozen to choose from.

7

Also, remember that the United States is bound by treaty to defend more than two dozen nations.

8

I'm not saying that lightly, I worked for a dozen startups, a couple of which crashed hard in the most gut wrenchingly painful way you could imagine.

9

Always annoying but often right as he would take what was proposed, extrapolate two, three, or a half dozen steps and then point out the now 'obvious' flaw.

10

If you drive a circle around the mall these days, the parking lot outside of the Walmart is packed to the gills, there are maybe 2 dozen cars in any other lot at the mall combined.

11

Before starting you must consult with at least a dozen people who know very little about Android and succinctly describe the capabilities of the smartphone and what sorts of applications are even possible.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use dozen in a sentence?

Still managed to get a few dozen AWS keys though.

What does dozen mean?

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

What part of speech is dozen?

dozen is commonly used as noun, adjective.