Thousand

Pronunciation: /ˈθaʊzənd/

Thousand (noun)

  1. The number equal to 1,000; used for counting or showing a large amount.
  2. A group that contains 1,000 people or things.

Examples

  • The total is a thousand, not a hundred.
  • A thousand steps can feel easier than you expect.

Thousand (adjective)

  1. Having a value of 1,000; used before a noun to show size or quantity.

Examples

  • The fee is a thousand dollars for the course.
  • We bought a thousand tickets for the show.