twelve

(noun, adjective, numeral)

adjective

1. denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units

Similar word(s): cardinal, dozen

noun

1. the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

Similar word(s): dozen

Definition categories: quantity

Sentences with twelve as a noun:

- Fractions would be a little easier if we counted by twelves.

numeral

1. The cardinal number occurring after eleven and before thirteen, represented in Arabic numerals as 12 and in Roman numerals as XII.

- There are twelve months in a year.