dozen
15 synonyms and 1 antonym for dozen, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A group of twelve.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use dozen
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a dozen eggs
dozens of times
baker's dozen
Etymology
From Old French dozaine, "a group of twelve," from Latin duodecim ("twelve").
Full origin of dozen →Frequently asked questions
What does “dozen” mean?
The word “dozen” means a group of twelve. In plain terms, twelve of something, or, loosely, "a good few.".
How do you pronounce “dozen”?
“Dozen” is pronounced DUH-zuhn (/ˈdʌzən/ in IPA).
How do you use “dozen” in a sentence?
Here is “dozen” used in a sentence: “She bought a dozen eggs at the market.”
What is another word for “dozen”?
Words with a similar meaning to “dozen” include a lot of, heap of, hundred of, load of, lot of and many.
What is the opposite of “dozen”?
The opposite of “dozen” — its antonyms — is few.
What part of speech is “dozen”?
“Dozen” is a noun.
Where does the word “dozen” come from?
The word “dozen” comes from Latin. From Old French dozaine, "a group of twelve," from Latin duodecim ("twelve").
Is “dozen” a common word?
“Dozen” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between a dozen and a baker's dozen?
A dozen is a group of twelve. A baker's dozen is thirteen, one more than a standard dozen, a tradition said to come from bakers adding an extra item to avoid falling short of the count.
What is the difference between a dozen and a score?
A dozen is twelve, while a score is twenty. Both are traditional counting words, but they represent different quantities, so three dozen is thirty-six and three score is sixty.
Is it 'two dozen eggs' or 'two dozens eggs'?
After a number, 'dozen' stays in its singular form, so the correct phrase is 'two dozen eggs.' The plural 'dozens' is used only in the vaguer phrase 'dozens of,' as in 'dozens of eggs,' where no exact number is given.
