oxford

noun

ox·​ford ˈäks-fərd How to pronounce oxford (audio)
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

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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 See all Example Sentences for oxford 

Word History

Etymology

Oxford, England

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of oxford was in 1886

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“Oxford.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxford. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

oxford

noun
ox·​ford ˈäks-fərd How to pronounce oxford (audio)
1
: a low shoe laced over the middle of the foot
2

Geographical Definition

Oxford

geographical name

Ox·​ford ˈäks-fərd How to pronounce Oxford (audio)
variants or Medieval Latin Oxonia
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 adjective or noun

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