Wiktionary:Word of the day/2022/October 15

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hundreds and thousands plural n

An indefinite but emphatically large number. (Australia, British, New Zealand) Tiny balls or strands of multicoloured sugar, sprinkled over ice cream, desserts or party foods. Today, the third Saturday of October 2022, is celebrated as Sweetest Day in parts of the United States, a day to share romantic expressions, and acts of charity and kindness. Speaking of thousands, this is also the 5,000th Word of the Day!

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