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    ounce
    /aʊns/

    noun

    • 1. a unit of weight of one sixteenth of a pound avoirdupois (approximately 28 grams): "melt three ounces of butter in a large frying pan"
    • 2. a very small amount of something: "Robyn summoned up every ounce of strength"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOUNCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    noun. uk / aʊns / us / aʊns / Add to word list. C1 [ C ] ( written abbreviation oz) a unit of weight equal to approximately 28 grams: There are 16 ounces in one pound. a twelve-oz pack of bacon. C2 [ S ] informal. a very small amount: She can eat as much as she wants and she never puts on an ounce (= her weight does not increase).

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ounceOunce Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of ounce as a unit of weight, a small amount, or a type of leopard. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words for ounce.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › OunceOunce - Wikipedia

    Definitions. Historically, in different parts of the world, at different points in time, and for different applications, the ounce (or its translation) has referred to broadly similar but still slightly different standards of mass. Currently in use. International avoirdupois ounce.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOUNCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of ounce as a unit of weight and volume, and see how to use it in different contexts. Find synonyms, translations, and related words for ounce in the Cambridge Dictionary.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › ounceOUNCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Ounce definition: a unit of weight equal to 437.5 grains or 1/16 pound (28.35 grams) avoirdupois.. See examples of OUNCE used in a sentence.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › ounceOunce - definition of ounce by The Free Dictionary

    An ounce is a unit of weight or volume, equal to 1/16 of a pound or 1/16 of a pint. It can also mean a small amount or a type of leopard. Learn more about the different types and uses of ounces from various sources.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOUNCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word ounce as a unit of weight, a small amount, or a snow leopard. Compare different types of ounce and see examples of sentences.