oz Meaning & Definition
/aʊns/
What Does Oz Mean?
As a noun, oz means Abbreviation of ounce; any of various units of weight and volume.
Oz at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //aʊns// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | ℥ |
Oz Definition (Noun)
- Abbreviation of ounce; any of various units of weight and volume.
Add 8 oz of flour.
Noun
- An avoirdupois ounce, weighing 1/16 of an avoirdupois pound, or 28.3495 grams.
- A troy ounce, weighing 1/12 of a troy pound, or 480 grains, or 31.1035 grams.
- A US fluid ounce, with a volume of 1/16 of a US pint, 1.8047 cubic inches or 29.5735 millilitres.
- A British imperial fluid ounce, with a volume of 1/20 of an imperial pint, 1.7339 cubic inches or 28.4131 millilitres.
- A little bit.
He didn't feel even an ounce of regret for his actions.
Noun
- A large wild feline, such as a lynx or cougar.
- Now specifically, the snow leopard, Uncia uncia.
Synonyms of Oz
Oz synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Oz
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Oz in a Sentence
Add 8 oz of flour.
He didn't feel even an ounce of regret for his actions.
Word Forms & Grammar
oz (plural oz or ozs)
Words That Rhyme With Oz
Origin of Oz
From Italian oz., abbreviation of onza (obsolete form of oncia).
Pronouncing Oz
The standard pronunciation of oz is //aʊns//, spoken in 1 syllable.