What does OUNCE mean?

Definition of Ounce 1. Parts of Speech Noun 2. Definitions An ounce is a unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound or approximately 28 grams. 3. Pronunciations (US, UK) US: /aʊns/ UK: /aʊns/ 4. Origin and Usage The word "ounce" comes from the Latin word "uncia," which means "one-twelfth." The ounce is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States and other parts of the world. It is often used to measure the weight of food or other small objects. 5. Synonyms Synonyms for ounce include apothecaries ounce, troy ounce, and fluid ounce. 6. Related Words -ounce, bounce, dounce, flounce, jounce, pounce, rounce, sounce, trounce 7. Example Sentences

• The recipe calls for two ounces of sugar.
• He lost an ounce of weight after a week of dieting.
• The jeweler weighed the gold necklace in troy ounces.
• The baby was born weighing just six pounds and eight ounces.