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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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
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said California’s spending on in-home health services went up by more than double the national average over the last two fiscal years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
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
Baseten will be Wellington’s first investment in the AI inference market, said Oz Nur, an investor at the asset manager who is focused on late-stage private companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
A curtain behind which stood the wizard of Oz?
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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
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
It has front and rear cameras and runs the apps you need, but at 2.2 oz. you can stick it in your hip pocket, making it perfect for joggers and hikers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2021
The weight of the piece:— Avoirdupois. lbs. oz. dr.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
Regis expects to produce 360,000-400,000 oz of gold in FY27.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 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
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
Regis reported quarterly gold sales of 89,100 oz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
Under 80 miles 2d. 4d. 6d. an oz.
From The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 by Joyce, Herbert
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