Oz. (Noun)
Meaning
A unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound or 16 drams or 28.349 grams.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The baby weighed 8 oz. at birth, which is a relatively average size.
- A can of soda is typically 12 oz.
- She purchased a small block of cheese that weighed 2 oz.
- The coffee shop serves a single shot of espresso that is approximately 1 oz.
- A common dosage for children's medicine is 1-2 oz. per dose.