Oz

[ oz ]

/ ɒz /

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noun Australian Slang.

Australia.

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Origin of Oz

Jocular back formation from Aussie (with voiced sibilant)

Words nearby Oz

oyster plant, oystershell scale, oysters Rockefeller, oyster white, oysterwoman, Oz, Özal, Ozalid, oz. ap., Ozark, Ozark Mountains

Other definitions for Oz (2 of 3)

Oz²

[ oz ]

/ ɒz /

noun

Land of Oz.

Other definitions for Oz (3 of 3)

oz.

abbreviation

ounce; ounces.

Origin of oz.

Abbreviation of Italian onza

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How to use Oz in a sentence

Like “Oz,” Starz’s “Spartacus,” which premiered in 2010, was full of frontal male nudity.
More Penises Are Appearing On TV And In Film – But Why Are Nearly All Of Them Prosthetic?|LGBTQ-Editor|October 10, 2020|No Straight News
Aside from reaching an international audience, leaving Oz had another benefit—no more silly intrusions into her privacy.
CNN's Overnight Sydney Star|Lloyd Grove|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Often, there is little scientific evidence to support these claims—remember Dr. Oz and green coffee beans?
Fish Oil, Turmeric, and Ginseng, Oh My! Are ‘Brain Foods’ B.S.?|Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD|October 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hugh Jackman has been Wolverine in the movies and the flashy Boy From Oz on stage.
Fall Broadway Preview: 'This Is Our Youth,' Bradley Cooper as ‘The Elephant Man,' and More|Janice Kaplan|September 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In his new book, ‘OZ Diary,’ Zahm explores 10 years of his life and art.
Fashion's Naughtiest Photographer, Olivier Zahm|Justin Jones|September 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the first episode, you meet Raoul Walsh and Gloria Swanson and Victor Fleming, who directed The Wizard of Oz.
David Chase on Tony Soprano’s Fate, the State of TV, and Why He Couldn’t Finish ‘True Detective’|Marlow Stern|September 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A more curious creature they had seldom seen, even in the Land of Oz, where curious creatures abound.
The Tin Woodman of Oz|L. Frank Baum
This seemed very wonderful to Woot, who knew that such a thing could never happen in any place but a fairy country like Oz.
The Tin Woodman of Oz|L. Frank Baum
The magic ceremonial was ended, and Ozma of Oz had triumphed over the wicked Giantess.
The Tin Woodman of Oz|L. Frank Baum
"Why, she was very old and was all dried up and withered before Oz became a fairyland," explained the Scarecrow.
The Tin Woodman of Oz|L. Frank Baum
A good liquid preparation for cuts and bruises that forms a covering like liquid court-plaster is made by mixing 3/4 oz.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Oz (1 of 2)

oz.

abbreviation for

ounce

Word Origin for oz

from Italian onza

British Dictionary definitions for Oz (2 of 2)

/ (ɒz) /

noun

Australian slang Australia

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Scientific definitions for Oz

Abbreviation of ounce