Definition

A group or set of twelve items.

Example

I bought a dozen eggs from the store.

Conversation

I just bought a dozen eggs for the weekend brunch.

That sounds great! Are you planning to make an omelette?

Yeah, I thought a big breakfast would be fun with a dozen eggs.

Absolutely! You can make so many delicious dishes with that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A group or set of twelve items.

Example

I bought a dozen eggs from the store.

Conversation

I just bought a dozen eggs from the market.

That's great! We can make an omelet for breakfast.

Exactly! I love cooking with fresh ingredients.

Root Explanation

**Dozen** → The word 'dozen' originates from Old French *dozaine*, which means a group of twelve. It is derived from the Latin *duodecim* (meaning twelve), where 'duo-' means two and 'decem' means ten. Thus, a dozen refers to a quantity of twelve items.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin roots where 'duo-' means two and 'decem' means ten, which together make twelve. This helps you remember that a dozen is a group of twelve.

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