Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ounce
noun
/aʊns/
Definition
A unit of weight equal to one-sixteenth of a pound.
Examples
- He weighed the ingredients and added two ounces of sugar.
- A typical can of soda weighs about twelve ounces.
Meaning
An ounce is commonly used to measure weight, especially for food and liquids.
Synonyms
- ounce-weight
- unit
