hundreds and thousands
The term "hundreds and thousands" has dual meanings, referring both to a large, unspecified number and to small, colorful sugar sprinkles used in baking, primarily in British and Australian English.
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Definition
B2Culinary
(British, Australian, New Zealand, Irish)Tiny, colorful sugar pieces used to decorate cakes, cookies, and other baked goods.
Example
- She decorated the cupcakes with hundreds and thousands.
B1General
(informal)An unspecified but very large number.
Example
- Hundreds and thousands of stars were visible in the night sky.
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