ounce

noun

ˈau̇n(t)s How to pronounce ounce (audio)
Definition of ouncenext
as in shred
a very small amount an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

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Recent Examples of ounce The beverage boasts 20 grams of protein, 7 grams of fiber and 100 calories in each 12-ounce can. — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 In two different studies, people drank 8 ounces (240 mL) of unsweetened or dextrose-sweetened cranberry juice for 12 weeks. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 July 2026 Yeti Rambler 18-ounce Water Bottle Besides my MacBook, the heaviest thing in my personal item bag is my beloved Yeti Rambler. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 The Flannery Beef burger with fries ($21) is a 6-ounce patty of dry-aged beef from the Bay Area’s Flannery Beef. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ounce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounce
  1. shred
  2. glimmer
  3. speck
  4. sprinkling
  5. splash
  6. hint
  7. bit
  8. little
Noun
  • Fair Oaks’ famous chickens roam the property, pecking up shreds of lettuce that inevitably fall from the sandwiches.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Unlike our northern neighbors that have made chili cheese coneys a whole thing, these so-not-Cincinnati chili dogs don't carry a shred of cheese.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of shred
Noun
  • Burns, one of the team’s few bright spots this year, gives a glimmer of hope to the future in a season that has offered little.
    — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • But forthcoming elections in Israel and the territory controlled by the Palestinian Authority provide a glimmer of hope.
    — Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
Definition of glimmer
Noun
  • Tucked into the foothills above Point Dome, the property is listed for a speck under $5 million.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
  • Rather than waiting several years to look at the object through the VLT once more, Sutlieff, Bonse and their colleagues dove into older, archival imagery of the star system, looking for signs of their speck.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026
Definition of speck
Noun
  • The rice and vegetables soak up the sweet soy sauce mixture and are accented with a sprinkling of green onions.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • On Friday, a sprinkling of red Portugal jerseys dotted the ocean of yellow worn in support of Colombia and Ghana for a 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium.
    — PJ Green July 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of sprinkling
Noun
  • And teach kids not to drink from the pool or treat splash-pad spouts like drinking fountains.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 July 2026
  • Krinsky said these hires have gotten Reebok several headlines—plus a Netflix documentary—but O’Neal and Iverson are with the company for more than a big PR splash.
    — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of splash
Noun
  • Dark romances often blend genres and may include hints of dark academia, fairytale or fantasy.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 18 July 2026
  • After hitting a three in the California Classic, Goldin hasn’t been able to build on that hint of extended range.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of hint
Noun
  • What does that do for you, to play somebody who feels a little bit closer to you?
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026
  • Pour the soy sauce mixture into the pan and stir well to combine, scraping up any brown bits.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Definition of bit
Noun
  • Big action scenes tend to be more harrowing in live action than animation, so that's something to look out for with the littles.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026
  • Even the littles help out with age-appropriate tasks.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 18 June 2026
Definition of little

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“Ounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounce. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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