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thousands of

idiom
Meaning

A very large number of people or things. You use it to talk about a big amount without giving an exact number.


Examples
SIMPLE

There are thousands of books in the library.

CONTEXTUAL

Thousands of people gathered in the city center to watch the annual parade.

COMPLEX

The scientist spent years analyzing thousands of data points to confirm her theory about the changing climate.

Last updated April 22, 2026