Word Noun
fluid ounce
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate
Definition
n.a small unit for measuring liquids, mostly used in the US. There are about 30 milliliters in one fluid ounce.
n.a unit of liquid capacity equal to one-sixteenth of a US pint or one-twentieth of an imperial pint. Often abbreviated as 'fl oz'.
Examples
“The bottle contains eight fluid ounces of juice.”
“The recipe calls for four fluid ounces of milk, which is roughly half a cup in US cooking measurements.”
“Standardization of product labeling requires manufacturers to list both fluid ounces and milliliters to ensure the volume is understood by consumers using different systems of measurement.”
Usage
Typically abbreviated as 'fl. oz.' in both American and British English; note that the US and imperial volumes differ slightly.
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
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