Vocabulary Entry

ounce

|noun • verb

noun

A unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound, commonly used to measure food and other items.

Example Sentences

"She bought a pound of apples, which is equal to 16 ounces."

"The recipe calls for eight ounces of cream cheese."

"He lost several ounces over the course of his diet."

verb

Example Sentences

"Please ounce the ingredients accurately for the best results."

"He will ounce the flour before adding it to the mixture."

"They need to ounce the liquid before pouring it into the bottle."