Oscar — meaning in English

English meaning

• Oscar noun The gold statuette awarded each year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievement in film; by extension, the award itself.

Senses

Oscar is used for these senses in English:

• Oscar A en given name.
• oscar A cichlid fish of species Astronotus ocellatus, native to South America, sometimes kept in aquariums.

Oscar — full definition

1. noun The gold statuette awarded each year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievement in film; by extension, the award itself.
2. noun A large, colourful freshwater fish (Astronotus ocellatus) popular in home aquariums.
3. name A common male given name.