Oz
noun
Oz
1 American
[oz]
/ ɒz /
noun
Australian Slang.
Oz
2
American
[oz]
/ ɒz /
noun
oz.
3
American
abbreviation
Oz
1
British
/ ɒz /
noun
oz
2
British
abbreviation
oz
Scientific
Etymology
Origin of Oz1
Jocular back formation from Aussie ( def. ) (with voiced sibilant)
Origin of oz.3
Abbreviation of Italian onza
Example Sentences
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For almost 40 years, a stamp of approval from Oprah Winfrey has been the ultimate status symbol, and a near-guarantee of commercial success — just ask Dr. Oz and Dr. Phil.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
“CMS is done trying to catch fraudsters with their hands in the cookie jar,” Oz said in announcing CRUSH’s formation.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
I asked the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the agency Oz leads, to explain its reasoning, but didn’t receive a reply.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
As well as Trump's speech, the rescheduled dinner will keep to a similar program that includes a performance by mentalist Oz Pearlman.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
And then, just as quickly, the knot unraveled as the bees dispersed, filled the air around Jak and Oz with speed and fire.
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
The brut, aptly named “Flying by the Seat of Our Pants,” pairs beautifully with the included 1 oz. tin of custom Bricoleur x Tsar Nicoulai caviar and a mother-of-pearl spoon.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2024
The 40 oz. insulated tumbler with a handle has led to long lines, fights and a crazy resale market.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
Rite Aid does not have purchasing limits on the medicines in stores but is restricting online purchases of 4 oz. grape-flavored Children’s Tylenol to five units per customer.
From New York Times ● Dec. 20, 2022
You can find a 2 oz. bottle for $9.55 on Amazon.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 2, 2021
The weight of the piece:— Avoirdupois. lbs. oz. dr.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
Ahead of the open, Capricorn Metals said it was aspiring to produce 500,000 oz of gold annually within the next five years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
“If you’re traveling within the U.S., make sure to keep your carry-on sauces to 3.4 oz or less and place any larger containers in your checked bags.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Analyst David Coates says that supports a conventional open-pit mine producing 185,000 oz annually over its first five years of operation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Pantoro aims to produce between 86,000 oz and 92,000 oz of gold in FY 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
Troy weight; sterling silver at 1 1⁄9 dollar per oz.
From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by William Arthur Shaw
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