baker's dozen

noun

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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 Western Bagel: The Los Angeles-area chain has a $15 special on a baker's dozen of bagels on Thursday, Jan. 15. Mike Snider, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026 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 Her album's baker's dozen of anthemic tracks reflects that influence. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baker%27s%20dozen. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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