ounce
word
/ˈaʊns/
owns
/ˈaʊns/
owns
Definition
A unit of weight equal to about 28 grams. Sometimes also used to refer to a small amount of something.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in the US, UK, for measuring weight (often food or precious metals). Also used figuratively as in 'not an ounce of' (not at all). Not common in metric-system countries. Don't confuse with 'ounce' as an animal ('lynx').
Spanish: onzaPortuguese (BR): onçaPortuguese (PT): onçaChinese (Simplified): 盎司Chinese (Traditional): 盎司Hindi: औंसArabic: أونصةBengali: আউন্সRussian: унцияJapanese: オンスVietnamese: ao-xơKorean: 온스Turkish: onsUrdu: اونسIndonesian: ons
Example Sentences
This recipe needs one ounce of cheese.
basic
He bought a gold bar weighing ten ounces.
basic
There is only an ounce of milk left.
basic
She doesn't have an ounce of patience with noisy children.
natural
I wouldn't trust him with an ounce of my money.
natural
Could you pour me two ounces of whiskey?
natural