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Definition of Oscar
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—used especially for any of a number of golden statuettes awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in motion pictures
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—used as a code word for the letter o
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“Oscar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Oscar. Accessed 15 Apr. 2021.
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English Language Learners Definition of Oscar
—used for a small statue that is awarded by part of the American film industry to the best actors, movies, directors, etc., of the year
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The first known use of Oscar was in 1952
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