oz
word
/ˈɑz/
ahz
/ˈɒz/
oz
Definition
'Oz' is the abbreviation for 'ounce,' a unit of weight used mainly in the US, equal to about 28.35 grams.
Usage & Nuances
'Oz' is always lowercase as an abbreviation and usually written with a period (oz.). Used especially for food, drinks, and jewelry in the US. Do not confuse with 'Oz' as in 'The Wizard of Oz.' Rarely used outside countries using the imperial system.
Spanish: onza (medida de peso)Portuguese (BR): onça (medida de peso)Portuguese (PT): onça (medida de peso)Chinese (Simplified): 盎司Chinese (Traditional): 盎司Hindi: औंसArabic: أونصةBengali: আউন্স (oz.)Russian: унция (oz.)Japanese: オンス (oz.)Vietnamese: ounce (oz.)Korean: 온스 (oz.)Turkish: ons (oz.)Urdu: اونس (oz.)Indonesian: ons (oz.)
Example Sentences
Please add 8 oz of water to the recipe.
basic
This bottle holds 16 oz of juice.
basic
He bought a 12 oz steak for dinner.
basic
Could I get a 20 oz coffee to go, please?
natural
The label says each serving is 5 oz.
natural
She poured just a few oz of wine into each glass.
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