baker's dozen

noun

: thirteen

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Her album's baker's dozen of anthemic tracks reflects that influence. — Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 And Escape offers a full baker's dozen of color options that range from explosively retro to three shades of gray. — New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025 McDonald's warm chocolate chip cookies aren't new, but the fast food chain is serving them by the baker's dozen in a now-viral cookie tote. — Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 May 2025 The baker's dozen invited to the event on Wednesday represents a dramatic increase from last season. — Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for baker's dozen

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First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of baker's dozen was in 1596

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baker's dozen

noun
: thirteen

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