by the dozen

adverb

Twelve at a time.

“Eggs are often sold by the dozen.”

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Meanings

adverbby the dozen (not comparable)
  1. literallynot comparableTwelve at a time.

    Eggs are often sold by the dozen.

  2. figurativelynot comparableIn large numbers.

    She's had boyfriends by the dozen.

Cite this entry
APA

by the dozen. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/by%20the%20dozen

MLA

“by the dozen.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/by%20the%20dozen. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “by the dozen,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/by%20the%20dozen.

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