Word Study
oscar
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun oscar has 1 sense
- oscar(n = noun.communication) academy award - an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance; Array is a kind of accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels
OXFORD DICTIONARY
oscar, n. any of the statuettes awarded by the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for excellence in film acting, directing, etc.
Etymology
the name Oscar
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