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US/aʊns/
UK/aʊns/
a unit of weight equal to about 28 grams; also a very small amount of something
In context
The recipe says eight ounces of flour, which is about 225 grams.
Gold prices are quoted in dollars per ounce on international markets.
If he had an ounce of common sense, he wouldn't drive after drinking.
Words that go with ounce
noun + preposition
- per ounceThe price of gold rose to over two thousand dollars per ounce.
- ounce ofAdd an ounce of butter to the pan.
- an ounce of truthThere isn't an ounce of truth in that rumor.
adjective + noun
- every ounce ofShe used every ounce of energy to finish the race.
- fluid ounceThe cup holds twelve fluid ounces of coffee.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Gold costs two thousand dollars an once.Correct: Gold costs two thousand dollars an ounce.