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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It was just out of earshot from Oz nodding along to musings on how “sleep is when the brain cleanses itself.”
From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026
Oz walked into the room sounding like the studio head Jack Woltz in “The Godfather.”
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026
Grande starred as Glinda the good witch in the Wizard of Oz spin-off, while Slater portrayed Boq Woodsman, who is later turned into the Tin Man.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
During an appearance on “The Dr. Oz Show,” the actor said, “I don’t want to go through this forever.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Moments later, Oz released his angry captives and sent a huge crab scuttling straight at Jinny.
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
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