oscar
word
/ˈɔskɝ/
AW-skur
/ˈɒskə/
OS-kuh
Definition
The Oscar is a famous award given for achievement in the film industry. It can also refer to the gold statuette or, less commonly, a male first name.
Usage & Nuances
Usually written with a capital letter: 'Oscar' or 'the Oscars'. Common patterns: 'win an Oscar', 'be nominated for an Oscar', 'Oscar-winning actor'. In everyday speech, people often use it as shorthand for the Academy Awards.
Spanish: Óscar - premio ÓscarPortuguese (BR): Oscar - prêmio OscarPortuguese (PT): Óscar - prémio ÓscarChinese (Simplified): 奥斯卡 - 奥斯卡奖Chinese (Traditional): 奧斯卡 - 奧斯卡獎Hindi: ऑस्कर - ऑस्कर पुरस्कारArabic: أوسكار - جائزة الأوسكارBengali: অস্কারRussian: ОскарJapanese: オスカーVietnamese: OscarKorean: 오스카상 - 오스카(이름)Turkish: Oscar - Oscar (isim)Urdu: آسکرIndonesian: Oscar
Example Sentences
That movie got three Oscar nominations.
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Everyone thought the film would win an Oscar, but it went home empty-handed.
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She won an Oscar for best actress.
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My uncle's name is Oscar.
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He's an Oscar-winning director now, but he started with tiny indie films.
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Are you staying up to watch the Oscars tonight?
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