noun

ounce

/aʊns/

ounce

NOUN

Definition of ounce

1

An ounce (oz) is a unit of weight equal to 1/16 of a pound or 28.35 grams.

Example: Add 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces).

1

An ounce is a very small amount of something.

Example: He was still in great shape, with not an ounce of fat on him.

2

A fluid ounce (fl oz) is a unit of volume equal to 1/20 of a pint or 0.028 litres in Britain, and 1/16 of a pint or 0.030 litres in the US.

ounce

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Examples of ounce

1

Add 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces).

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2

She was born around 5:00 a.m. this morning, weighing in at 9 pounds, 10 ounces.

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3

He was still in great shape, with not an ounce of fat on him.

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4

She didn't show an ounce of emotion when he left.

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