How to Use Thousand Correctly

In Numbers

In mathematics, "thousand" is a cardinal number representing 1000 (10³).

When writing numerals, separate thousands with a comma:

• 1,000
• 10,000
• 100,000

In Words

How to Spell "Thousand"

The correct spelling of "thousand" is with an "o" before the "u":

T - H - O - U - S - A - N - D

Indefinite Numbers

When referring to an indefinite quantity, use "a few thousand" or "several thousand," not "many thousand."

Specific Numbers

For specific numbers, avoid using "several thousand." Instead, use the exact number:

• Three thousand
• Ten thousand
• One hundred thousand