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ounce

Pronunciation: [aʊns]

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Learn how to use ounce in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “measurement”

(noun) an ounce is a small unit of weight. It's often used to measure things like food and drinks. Think of it as a way to say how heavy something is, but in a small amount.

Example

This bottle contains eight ounces of water.

Example

The package does not weigh four ounces; it weighs only two ounces.

Example

How many ounces are in a cup of sugar?

Context: “fluid measurement”

(noun) an ounce can also measure liquid. It's used to see how much liquid is in a container. For example, we use ounces when we drink juice or soda.

Example

I drank twelve ounces of apple juice this morning.

Example

He thought he had eight ounces of milk left, but it was only five ounces.

Example

How many ounces of lemonade do you want to pour?

How to pronounce ounce

Pronunciation: [aʊns]

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