oscar

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. Military. the NATO designation for a class of nuclear-powered Soviet attack submarine armed with 24 antiship cruise missiles.

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. 1829–1907, king of Sweden 1872–1907; king of Norway 1872–1905.

noun

1. Australian slang, rare cash; money

noun

1. 1. 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 filmsOfficial name: Academy Award
   2. (sometimes not capital)an award made in recognition of outstanding endeavour in any of various other fieldsthe TV Oscars
2. (without capital) any annual award for excellence
3. communications a code word for the letter o

noun

1. 1829–1907, king of Sweden (1872–1907) and of Norway (1872–1905)

masc. proper name, Old English Osgar “god’s spear,” from gar “spear” (see gar) + os “god” (only in personal names); see Asgard. The statuette awarded for excellence in film acting, directing, etc., given annually since, 1928, first so called 1936. The name is said to have sprung from a 1931 remark by Margaret Herrick, secretary at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, on seeing the statuette: “He reminds me of my Uncle Oscar.” Thus the award would be named for Oscar Pierce, U.S. wheat farmer and fruit grower. A small statue given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to winners of its annual awards. (See Academy Awards.)