Oz

¹

[ oz ]

noun

, Australian Slang.

1. Australia.

Oz

²

[ oz ]

noun

1. Land of Oz.

oz.

³

abbreviation for

1. ounce; ounces.

Oz

¹

/ ɒz /

noun

1. slang.
   Australia

oz

²

abbreviation for

1. ounce

oz

1. Abbreviation of ounce

Word History and Origins

Origin of Oz¹

Jocular back formation from Aussie ( def ) (with voiced sibilant)

Origin of Oz²

Abbreviation of Italian onza

Word History and Origins

Origin of Oz¹

from Italian onza

Example Sentences

Like “Oz,” Starz’s “Spartacus,” which premiered in 2010, was full of frontal male nudity.

From No Straight News

Aside from reaching an international audience, leaving Oz had another benefit—no more silly intrusions into her privacy.

From The Daily Beast

Often, there is little scientific evidence to support these claims—remember Dr. Oz and green coffee beans?

From The Daily Beast

Hugh Jackman has been Wolverine in the movies and the flashy Boy From Oz on stage.

From The Daily Beast

In his new book, ‘OZ Diary,’ Zahm explores 10 years of his life and art.

From The Daily Beast

In the first episode, you meet Raoul Walsh and Gloria Swanson and Victor Fleming, who directed The Wizard of Oz.

From The Daily Beast

A more curious creature they had seldom seen, even in the Land of Oz, where curious creatures abound.

From Project Gutenberg

This seemed very wonderful to Woot, who knew that such a thing could never happen in any place but a fairy country like Oz.

From Project Gutenberg

The magic ceremonial was ended, and Ozma of Oz had triumphed over the wicked Giantess.

From Project Gutenberg

"Why, she was very old and was all dried up and withered before Oz became a fairyland," explained the Scarecrow.

From Project Gutenberg

A good liquid preparation for cuts and bruises that forms a covering like liquid court-plaster is made by mixing 3/4 oz.

From Project Gutenberg