Oscar (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a word used in communications to represent the letter O.
  2. a male given name: from Old English words meaning “god” and “spear.”
  3. 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.
Trademark.
  1. one of a group of statuettes awarded annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion-picture production and performance.
noun
  1. one of a series of small communications satellites, launched into polar orbit as piggyback passengers on U.S. launch vehicles, for unrestricted use by radio amateurs.
noun
  1. cash; money
noun
    • any of several small gold statuettes awarded annually in the United States by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in films
    • an award made in recognition of outstanding endeavour in any of various other fields
  1. any annual award for excellence
  2. a code word for the letter o
Oscar (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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