Oscar: meaning, definitions and examples

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Oscar

 

[ หˆษ’skษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

award winner

An Oscar is an award given annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for excellence in cinematic achievements. It is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry.

Synonyms

Academy Award.

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Word Description / Examples
Oscar

Since this is a duplicate, it follows the same context and examples as the first 'Oscar' entry.

  • Did you see who won the Oscar for Best Actor this year?
  • She was so happy to receive her first Oscar.
Academy Award

This term is more formal and is often used in official contexts, press releases, and formal writings. It highlights the institutional authority of the award.

  • He has been nominated for an Academy Award three times.
  • The Academy Award for Best Picture went to an outstanding film this year.

Examples of usage

  • Leonardo DiCaprio finally won an Oscar for his role in The Revenant.
  • Meryl Streep holds the record for the most Oscar nominations.
Context #2 | Noun

fish

Oscar is a species of fish that is popular among aquarium enthusiasts. It is known for its vibrant colors and distinctive personality.

Synonyms

Oscar cichlid.

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Oscar

When talking about the popular freshwater aquarium fish, known for its striking colors and patterns.

  • I just got a new Oscar for my aquarium.
  • Oscars can be very territorial fish.

Examples of usage

  • I have an Oscar fish in my aquarium.
  • The Oscar fish requires a spacious tank to thrive.

Translations

Translations of the word "Oscar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ร“scar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‘เคธเฅเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Oscar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Oscar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะžัะบะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oscar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใ‚นใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Oscar

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ร“scar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Oscar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค์Šค์นด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุณูƒุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Oscar

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Oscar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅฅๆ–ฏๅก (ร€osฤซkวŽ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Oscar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ร“skar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะžัะบะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ˜ (Oskari)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Oskar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ร“scar

Etymology

The term 'Oscar' originated from the nickname for the statuette awarded to winners of the Academy Awards. The origin of the nickname is uncertain, with various theories suggesting it was named after someone's uncle or a secretary who remarked that the statuette resembled their Uncle Oscar. The name stuck, and today 'Oscar' is synonymous with the prestigious award.