Ounce

usgb/aʊns/
noun

A unit of weight equal to approximately 28 grams.

The bottle contains eight ounces of milk.
Visual representation of "ounce" - A unit of weight equal to approximately 28 grams

Often appears as...

  • ounce of gold
  • ounce of weight
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Visual representation of "ounce"
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Standard Measurement

An ounce is commonly used in the U.S. for cooking and measuring body weight.

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The newborn baby weighed six pounds and five ounces.
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Imperial vs Metric

An ounce is part of the imperial system, so it's less known in countries using the metric system.

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He understands kilograms better than ounces.
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Different from Ounces

Don’t confuse 'ounce' with 'ounces,' which is simply the plural form.

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Just add two ounces of sugar to the mix.
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