Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

quantity

[kwon-ti-tee] / ˈkwɒn tɪ ti /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Domino’s already sells a small pizza, but the Domino boosts the quantity of toppings and comes with a savory Parmesan crust, Jordan said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

The quality of oil that energy companies extract can be just as important as the quantity.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

It offers what is there, in the quantity there is.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

An unknown quantity in Europe, having only managed in qualifiers, he will also have to navigate two ties to reach the Europa League proper, where Rangers have excelled in recent years.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Chlordane has been recovered twelve years after its application, in the amount of 15 per cent of the original quantity.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

HP and Acer have secured limited quantities of memory chips and are seeking to lock in more supplies for next year, some of the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

When those signs are absent, however, even enormous quantities of magma can remain undetected within Earth's crust.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

It can be bought in small quantities for animals without a prescription, according to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Today, street vendors line Broadway, setting up place mats and selling small quantities of fruits and vegetables.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

It’s a culture now measured by quantities rather than qualities.”

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




Vocabulary lists containing quantity


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training