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thousand

numeral
SayTHOW-zuhndUS/ˈθaʊz(ə)n(d)/UK/ˈθaʊz(ə)nd/

2 meanings of thousand

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  1. 1
    ten hundrednumeral
    The number equal to ten times one hundred, written 1,000.

    Like ten boxes that each hold one hundred marbles.

    The stadium holds about a thousand people.

    She saved a thousand dollars over the summer.

    UsageSay two thousand people, with no -s. Say thousands of people for very many.

  2. 2
    very manynumeralcolloquial
    A very big number that is not meant exactly, said to stress a point or make something sound bigger.

    I've asked you a thousand times to close the door!

    Mom, I have a thousand things to do before the party.

    UsageOften a thousand times, meaning very many times.

    Similarmillion, hundred

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Origin

This word comes from Old English "þūsend," meaning "thousand."

Checked 6 Nov 2026 · 2 facts