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oz

abbreviation

Definition of oz

 (Entry 1 of 3)

ounce; ounces

Oz

noun
\ ˈäz How to pronounce Oz (audio) \

Definition of Oz (Entry 2 of 3)

: an ideal or fantastical place a wacky Oz of a restaurant, an amiable blend of foolishness and innocence and freshness— Colman Andrews

Oz

biographical name
\ ˈäz How to pronounce Oz (audio) , ˈōz\

Definition of Oz (Entry 3 of 3)

Amos 1939–     born Amos Klausner Israeli writer

First Known Use of oz

Noun

1931, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for oz

Abbreviation

obsolete Italian onza (now oncia)

Noun

from Oz, mythical land in a series of books by L. Frank Baum

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Oz

noun
How to pronounce Oz (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of Oz

British, informal —used as a name for Australia

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oz.

abbreviation

Kids Definition of oz.

1 ounce
2 ounces

oz

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Medical Definition of oz

ounce; ounces

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