Oz

¹ American  

[oz] / ɒz /

noun

1. Land of Oz.

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oz. ² American  

abbreviation

1. ounce; ounces.

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Oz ³ American  

[oz] / ɒz /

noun

Australian Slang.

1. Australia.

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Oz ¹ British  

/ ɒz /

noun

1. slang Australia

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oz ² British  

abbreviation

1. ounce

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oz Scientific  

1. Abbreviation of ounce

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Etymology

Origin of oz.¹

Abbreviation of Italian onza

Origin of Oz¹

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

Example Sentences

“As a clinician, you look for clues in people, even if they’re not your patient, and he is just with it on some fairly complex topics,” Mehmet Oz, a physician who serves as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said in an interview with the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We believe the current design of this pilot risks unintended consequences including delayed care, reduced access, and increased burdens on both patients and physicians,” the heads of the medical associations in the six participating states said in a November letter to Mehmet Oz, the CMS administrator.

From MarketWatch

Mentalist Oz Pearlman, actor and comedian Amy Sedaris, rapper Flavor Flav and reality TV personality Ariana Madix are among the many additional guests.

From Los Angeles Times

Spot gold is 0.5% higher at $4,506.86/oz after earlier touching a record high of $4,508.73/oz,

From The Wall Street Journal

That new target seems to top one of the most optimistic out there — JPMorgan’s forecast, for example, is for a $5,055/oz gold high by the end of next year.

From MarketWatch