one thousand and one
The term 'one thousand and one' can refer to a specific number, an idiom indicating abundance, or the famous collection of Middle Eastern tales known as 'The Arabian Nights.'
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Definition
A1Mathematics
(technical)The number that comes after one thousand.
Example
- The number one thousand and one is written as 1001.
B2General
(idiomatic)Used to describe a large, indefinite number.
Example
- She has one thousand and one reasons to be happy.
C1Literature
(cultural, historical)Refers to a famous collection of Middle Eastern folk tales.
Example
- One Thousand and One Nights is a classic work of literature.
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