Definitions

1. noun

a unit of weight, equal to one sixteenth of a pound

“She needed to buy some ingredients that weighed one ounce each.”

2. noun

a unit of fluid measurement, equal to one sixteenth of a pint

“The recipe called for two ounces of milk.”

3. verb

to weigh or measure something in ounces

“The pharmacist ounce the medication for the patient.”

4. verb

to sprinkle or scatter something lightly

“The chef ounce the cheese over the salad.”

5. verb

to dance or move with a lively, energetic motion

“The crowd ounce to the music and started dancing.”