"Thousand" is a number that represents 1,000. It is used to denote a large quantity or size. Here are a few examples of its usage:
1. Counting: "There are a thousand reasons to believe in yourself."
2. Measurement: "The bridge is a thousand meters long."
3. Time: "We've been waiting for a thousand years for this moment."
4. Expression: "A thousand apologies for the inconvenience."
The word "thousand" can also be used as an adjective, such as "a thousand thanks," meaning "a very large number of thanks."