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fluidounce

fluidounce

9.9
A British unit for measuring liquids and dry things equal to about 28 milliliters
  • noun
  • /ˈfluːɪdaʊns/
  • UK
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  • A fluidounce is equivalent to about 28.4 milliliters.

Examples

  • This bottle holds exactly eight fluidounces of cough syrup.

  • You need to measure one fluidounce of water.

  • A British pint contains 20 fluidounces, unlike the American pint.

  • The recipe calls for 4 fluidounces of milk, so measure carefully.

  • A British pint contains 20 fluidounces, unlike the American pint.

  • The recipe calls for 4 fluidounces of milk, so measure carefully.

  • This bottle holds exactly eight fluidounces of cough syrup.

Synonyms

fluid ounce
vsfluidounce
1 3.2

A unit for measuring small amounts of liquid, about 28 millilitres in Britain and about 30 millilitres in America

is the specific British imperial measure equal to about 28.4 millilitres

Surface Forms

fluidounce singular
fluidounces plural

Morphology

fluidounce = fluid + ounce (transparent) = fluid + ounce

Direct combination of 'fluid' and 'ounce' indicating a volume measurement; learners who know both components can infer the meaning.

Etymology

The word fluidounce is made of fluid ('flowing') and ounce ('a small measure'), so it means an 'ounce' for liquids. That's why a fluidounce is a small British unit for liquids, about 28.4 millilitres.