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ounce

 

[ aʊns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

unit of weight

An ounce is a unit of weight equal to 1/16th of a pound or about 28 grams.

Synonyms

oz.

Examples of usage

  • The recipe calls for two ounces of chocolate.
  • She only had a few ounces of milk left in the carton.
Context #2 | Noun

liquid measurement

An ounce is a unit of volume equal to 1/8 of a cup or about 30 milliliters.

Synonyms

fl oz

Examples of usage

  • The cocktail recipe requires three ounces of rum.
  • She poured two ounces of olive oil into the pan.

Translations

Translations of the word "ounce" in other languages:

🇵🇹 onça

🇮🇳 औंस

🇩🇪 Unze

🇮🇩 ons

🇺🇦 унція

🇵🇱 uncja

🇯🇵 オンス

🇫🇷 once

🇪🇸 onza

🇹🇷 ons

🇰🇷 온스

🇸🇦 أوقية

🇨🇿 unce

🇸🇰 uncia

🇨🇳 盎司

🇸🇮 unča

🇮🇸 únsa

🇰🇿 унция

🇬🇪 აუნცია

🇦🇿 unsiya

🇲🇽 onza

Etymology

The word 'ounce' originated from the Latin word 'uncia', which means one twelfth part. It was commonly used in Roman times as a unit of weight. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the unit of weight we know today. The concept of the ounce has been used in various cultures throughout history, each with its own specific measurement. Today, the ounce is a widely recognized unit of measurement in both weight and volume.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,077 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.