dozen

/ˈdʌzən/
noun
  1. A group of twelve things.
    • She bought a dozen eggs at the store.
    • The baker sold a dozen cookies in each box.
    • He ordered a dozen roses for her birthday.
  2. A large but unspecified number; many.
    • I've told you a dozen times to clean your room.
    • She has a dozen ideas for the project.
    • There were dozens of people waiting in line.
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