Synonyms for

Ounce

Verb / aʊns / Another word for ounce — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound (approximately 28 grams).

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

unit of mass unit of weight

Informal

bit smidgen dash pinch

Literary

scruple dram

Antonyms

pound ton kilogram stone gram

Common collocations

  • ounce of prevention
  • ounce of gold
  • fluid ounce
  • troy ounce
  • avoirdupois ounce
  • last ounce of energy
  • every ounce

Word family

noun ounce

Usage note

An ounce is a unit of mass or weight, commonly used in the US customary system. It is often used figuratively to denote a small amount.

Example sentences

  1. I measured the gold using an ounce scale.
  2. A can of soda contains 12 ounces of liquid.
  3. The recipe calls for two ounces of cheese.
  4. A baby's weight is measured in ounces and pounds.
  5. The jewelry store sold a necklace made out of solid gold that weighed one ounce.

Quotes

  • Every ounce of my being was focused on winning the race.
  • An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
  • You can't get blood out of a turnip, but you can get an ounce of sympathy from a stone.

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