Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fluid-ounce
noun
ˈfluːɪd aʊns
Definition
A unit of volume commonly used for measuring liquids.
Examples
- The recipe calls for two fluid ounces of olive oil.
- She measured the water in fluid ounces for accuracy.
- This bottle contains 16 fluid ounces of juice.
Meaning
A fluid ounce is used primarily in the United States and the UK to denote a specific volume of liquid, where 1 fluid ounce in the US is approximately 29.57 milliliters, and in the UK, it is about 28.41 milliliters.
Synonyms
- oz (short for ounce)
