Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
avoirdupois-pound
Noun
/ˈæv.ɔːr.də.pɔɪs paʊnd/
Definition
A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces, used in the avoirdupois system.
Examples
- The average weight of a bag of flour is typically 5 avoirdupois pounds.
- She weighed her luggage to ensure it was under the limit of 50 avoirdupois pounds.
- In the market, fruits and vegetables are often sold by the avoirdupois pound.
Meaning
The avoirdupois pound is a standard unit of mass in the United States customary and British imperial systems of measurement. It is often used to measure body weight and goods.
Synonyms
- Weight
- Mass
- Pound
