What is another word for ounces?

Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ʊnsɪz] (IPA)

Ounces, a unit of weight and volume, can be represented in a variety of synonyms. For weight, ounces can also be referred to as troy ounces in the context of precious metals, or avoirdupois ounces which are the standard unit of weight in the United States. Fluid ounces, on the other hand, measure volume instead of weight and can be substituted with cubic inches or milliliters. Ounces can also be used in cooking as a measurement for ingredients, and in this context can be replaced with tablespoons, teaspoons, or cups for liquids and teaspoons, tablespoons, or grams for dry ingredients. Regardless of the context, ounces have several synonyms that can be used depending on the situation.

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Usage examples for Ounces

In the piercing rays of a high sun the tent was erected, and in it, after eating only four ounces of pemmican and drinking two cups of icy water, we sought rest.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Of this festive composition each boy had one porringer, and no more-except on occasions of great public rejoicing, when he had two ounces and a quarter of bread besides.
"Dickens As an Educator"
James L. (James Laughlin) Hughes
Put into a saucepan with two ounces of butter, half a teaspoonful of salt, and a dash of white pepper.
"The Myrtle Reed Cook Book"
Myrtle Reed

Famous quotes with Ounces

  • When you sell a man a book, you don't sell him 12 ounces of paper and ink and glue - you sell him a whole new life.
    Christopher Morley
  • In consequence of my ill luck my life was again made a misery to me, so that I again ran away and went hawking on my own account, but my deformity had grown to such an extent, so that I could not move about the town without having a crowd of people gather around me. I then went into the infirmary at Leicester, where I remained for two or three years, when I had to undergo an operation on my face, having three or four ounces of flesh cut away; so thought I, I'll get my living by being exhibited about the country. Knowing Mr. Sam Torr, Gladstone Vaults, Wharf Street, Leicester, went in for Novelties, I wrote to him, he came to see me, and soon arranged matters, recommending me to Mr. Ellis, Bee-hive Inn, Nottingham, from whom I received the greatest kindness and attention. In making my first appearance before the public, who have treated me well — in fact I may say I am as comfortable now as I was uncomfortable before. I must now bid my kind readers adieu.
    Joseph Merrick
  • [] The Dotterel weighs only four ounces. It has long been a scientific riddle how so much wrong-headedness can manage to exist in so small a space. Still, there's the Least Gnatcatcher.
    Will Cuppy

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