ounces
Pronunciation: [ˈaʊnsɪz]
Word
Context: “measurement”
(noun) an ounce is a small unit used to measure weight. It is often used when talking about food or ingredients, for example, when cooking or baking. One ounce is equal to about 28.35 grams.
Example
She added four ounces of cheese to the pasta.
Example
He didn't use any ounces of salt in the recipe, so it was bland.
Example
How many ounces of flour do I need for this cake?
Context: “volume”
(noun) an ounce can also be a unit used to measure liquid. In this case, it’s used when you pour drinks or measure ingredients like milk or juice. There are 8 ounces in a cup.
Example
He drank eight ounces of water after his workout.
Example
She couldn’t finish even one ounce of the very strong juice.
Example
How many ounces are in this bottle of soda?
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