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Noun oscar has 1 sense
  1. Academy Award, Oscar - an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
    --1 is a kind of award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels

Definitions from the Web

Oscar

Noun:

1. A prestigious annual award in the film industry, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, recognizing excellence in cinematic achievements.

Sample sentence: The actor was overjoyed when he won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

Noun (local):

2. A nickname for the Academy Awards.

Sample sentence: Are you excited to watch the Oscars this year?

Noun:

3. A given name of Germanic origin, meaning "divine spear."

Sample sentence: His parents named him Oscar after his great-grandfather.

Noun:

4. A fish belonging to the cichlid family, known for its vibrant colors and lively behavior.

Sample sentence: The oscar fish swam gracefully in the aquarium.

Noun:

5. A measurement unit of weight in the United States, equal to 1 pound or 16 ounces.

Sample sentence: The package weighed 8 ounces, which is half an ounce less than half an oscar.

Verb:

6. To clean or sweep the floor using a broom or vacuum cleaner.

Sample sentence: Please oscar the living room before guests arrive.

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