Thousand — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈthau̇-zᵊn(d)/ thou·sand

Meaning & Definition of Thousand

Thousand (noun)

  1. a number equal to 10 times 100
  2. a very large number

Word Forms of Thousand

Inflections: thousands

Derived words: thousand (adjective), thousandfold (adjective or adverb), thousandth (adjective or noun)

Origin & Etymology of Thousand

Middle English, from Old English thūsend; akin to Old High German dūsunt thousand, Lithuanian tūkstantis, and probably to Sanskrit tavas strong, Latin tumēre to swell thumb:1

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Thousand

Words & Phrases Containing Thousand

Thousand Island dressing, thousand-legger, a picture is worth a thousand words, bat a thousand, never/not in a thousand/million/billion years

Frequently Asked Questions about Thousand

What does "Thousand" mean?

"Thousand" means a number equal to 10 times 100. As a noun, it is defined as: a number equal to 10 times 100. It has 2 distinct senses.

Is "Thousand" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Thousand" is a noun.

Is "Thousand" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Thousand" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Thousand"?

"Thousand" is pronounced /ˈthau̇-zᵊn(d)/ and divided into syllables as thou·sand.

What is the origin of the word "Thousand"?

"Thousand" comes from Middle English, from Old English thūsend; akin to Old High German dūsunt thousand, Lithuanian tūkstantis, and probably to Sanskrit tavas strong, Latin tumēre to swell thumb:1. First known use: before 12th century.

What CEFR level is "Thousand"?

"Thousand" is an A1-level word in SophDict's CEFR vocabulary lists, which group English words from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient).

What topics is "Thousand" used in?

"Thousand" is commonly used in topics such as Numbers & Quantities.

What are the forms of "Thousand"?

The word forms of "Thousand" include thousands.