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   Oscar

   /ˈɒskə/

   noun

   • 1. the nickname for a gold statuette given as an Academy Award. trademark in US
   • ▪ the annual presentation of the Academy Awards. trademark in US

   Word Origin one of the several speculative stories of its origin claims that the statuette reminded Margaret Herrick, an executive director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, of her uncle Oscar.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOscar | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   one of a set of prizes given each year in the US to the best film, the best male and female actor in any film, and to other people involved in the production of films: The movie won Oscars for best costumes and best screenplay in this year's awards. The Oscar ceremony takes place in March every year. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   The Academy Awards of Merit, commonly known as the Oscars or Academy Awards, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the film industry. They are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in the United States, in recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements as assessed by the Academy's voting ...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › OscarOscar Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Spelling Bee Quiz Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli... Take the quiz. The meaning of OSCAR is —used especially for any of a number of golden statuettes awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in motion pictures.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionOscar - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes ...

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   Definition of Oscar in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Military. the NATO name for a class of nuclear-powered submarines armed with cruise missiles, designed to attack aircraft carriers and escort ships: first produced for the Soviet Navy in the 1970s; in service with the Russian Navy since 1992. Oscar.

7. nameberry.com › b › boy-baby-name-oscarOscar - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

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   Jul 14, 2024 · The name Oscar is a boy's name of English, Irish origin meaning "God spear, or deer-lover or champion warrior". Oscar is one of the most stylish Old Man Names of our era. While it's softened slightly in popularity over the past 20 years, that may be considered a very good thing.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › OscarOscar - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jul 16, 2024 · an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance.