fluid ounce

noun

1
: a U.S. unit of liquid capacity equal to ¹/₁₆ pint see Weights and Measures Table
2
: a British unit of liquid capacity equal to ¹/₂₀ pint see Weights and Measures Table

Examples of fluid ounce in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The secret behind this magic kitchenware is a 1.6-cup Tritan plastic inner chamber that holds cereal, along with a 9.6 fluid ounce outdoor chamber that keeps milk separate. Bellamy Richardson, wsj.com, 8 Nov. 2023 The affected flavors include Sour Strawberry, Sour Tutti Frutti and Sour Cola and are in two fluid ounce containers. Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 5 Oct. 2023 Each fluid ounce of this unique formula contains retinol, a proven ingredient known for its exfoliating properties and ability to reverse the appearance of stubborn marks. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2023 With over one fluid ounce of product, this primer is sure to last you a long time — but that amount and quality adds up to quite a charge. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 14 June 2023 While a single shot of espresso typically measures in at .88 of an ounce, espresso has more caffeine per fluid ounce than drip coffee (between 375 mg and 520 mg per 7.6-ounce cup of espresso, compared to between 95 mg and 165 mg per 7.6-ounce cup of coffee, according to Nespresso). Cassidy Olsen, Good Housekeeping, 1 Apr. 2021 It’s recommended to mix one scoop with your 12-16 fluid ounce water bottle or with milk for a thicker consistency. Dallas News, 25 Jan. 2022 Cup to tablespoon to fluid ounce conversion chart printed on a hidden flap? Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2021 Each one fluid ounce bottle contains 25 mg CBD and 2 mg THC. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 July 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fluid ounce was in 1811

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“Fluid ounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluid%20ounce. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

fluid ounce

noun
: a unit of liquid capacity equal to ¹⁄₁₆ pint (about 29.6 milliliters) see measure

Medical Definition

fluid ounce

noun
1
: a United States unit of liquid capacity equal to ¹/₁₆ pint
2
: a British unit of liquid capacity equal to ¹/₂₀ pint

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