oxford

noun

ox·​ford ˈäks-fərd 

1

: a low shoe laced or tied over the instep

2

: a soft durable cotton or synthetic fabric made in plain or basket weaves

called also oxford cloth

Examples of oxford in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While a chunky sweater, a few pairs of cords and maybe some oxfords will get you through the season, that look can get a little stale. —Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024

The looks are familiar — gold-button blazers, oxfords and rugbys — but with the edge of New York City peacocking. —Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024

Anderson layered a white crewneck T-shirt under the functional style and then cuffed them over cozy socks and oxfords. —Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024

With a straight leg, this pair is super versatile to wear with sneakers, oxfords, or sandals. —Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Oxford, England

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

oxford

noun

ox·​ford ˈäks-fərd 

1

: a low shoe laced over the middle of the foot

2

: oxford cloth

Geographical Definition

Oxford

geographical name

Ox·​ford ˈäks-fərd 

variants or Medieval Latin Oxonia

äk-ˈsō-nē-ə 

city on the Thames River in south central England that is the capital of the county of Oxfordshire and site of the University of Oxford population 160,000

Oxfordian

äks-ˈfȯr-dē-ən 

adjective or noun