American English
/ˈθaʊ.zn̩dz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of thousand
A very large number of people or things, without saying the exact number.
In “thousands,” you may hear the /d/ pronounced or left out. Both /ˈθaʊ.zn̩dz/ and /ˈθaʊ.zn̩z/ are common.
A very large number of people or things, without saying the exact number.
Thousands of people visit the museum each year.
The storm damaged thousands of homes.
Use thousands of for an approximate large number: thousands of people. Do not use thousands after an exact number such as two.
One person or thing among 1,000; very rare or special.
A friend like her is one in a thousand.
Very many times, often used to emphasize something.
I've told you a thousand times to lock the door.