oscar

noun
UK: /ˈɒs.kər/
US: /ˈɑː.skɚ/

  1. An award given each year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in film.

    1. Oscar is a very prestigious award for film industry workers. [ ] [ ]
    2. Winning an Oscar can significantly boost an actor's career prospects in Hollywood. [ ] [ ]

  2. A statue representing the Academy Award.

    1. He proudly displayed his Oscar on the mantelpiece in his living room. [ ] [ ]
    2. The golden Oscar statuette is a symbol of success and recognition in the film world. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

statuette award
oscar transitive-verb

  1. To win an Oscar award.

    1. She hopes to Oscar for her performance in the leading role. [ ] [ ]
    2. The movie is expected to Oscar at the upcoming awards ceremony for its direction. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "oscar" in English means: An award given each year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in film., A statue representing the Academy Award..

The phonetic transcription of "oscar" is /ˈɒs.kər/ in British English and /ˈɑː.skɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "oscar": statuette, award.

Example usage of "oscar": "Oscar is a very prestigious award for film industry workers.". More examples on the page.