oxblood

noun

ox·​blood ˈäks-ˌbləd How to pronounce oxblood (audio)
: a moderate reddish brown

Examples of oxblood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Accessorizing with the Kurt Geiger Mini Denim Kensington Bag and an oxblood red lip, the star held her hands under her stomach for one photo. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024 The rapper certainly channeled the ambitious Water sign with this custom oxblood Thom Browne gown that took 35 people more than 2,000 hours to create. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024 The spacious bag has several compartments to keep items organized, is made from strong double-face leather, and comes in four colors (gold/chalk light saddle, gold/black true red, black antique nickel/flax 2, or gold/taupe oxblood). Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024 In Goat’s Horn With Red (1945), a marvelous pastel in the exhibition, O’Keeffe melds oxbloods and brick reds, encircling a pale blue ground. Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for oxblood 

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Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of oxblood was in 1705

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“Oxblood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxblood. Accessed 29 Jun. 2024.

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oxblood

noun
ox·​blood ˈäks-ˌbləd How to pronounce oxblood (audio)
: a medium reddish brown

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