oxblood

noun

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

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Silk carpets and colorful velvet sofas in the main salon are swapped for oxblood and tan leather armchairs in the office. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025 But the statement piece of the moment is this cropped, fringed leather jacket in a winning shade of oxblood. Air Mail, 22 Mar. 2025 Earthy tones of oxblood and tobacco as well as cascades of metal studs marked the range, which included new silhouettes like Marty, a boot inspired by the bestselling Uma squared-toed mary jane flats, and the Rhea pointed knee-high style. Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025 Fashion and interiors have long influenced each other’s color palettes: oxblood, for example, is also having a home decor moment, whereas Art Deco architecture impacted both clothing and jewelry in the 1920s. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oxblood

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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 2 Apr. 2025.

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oxblood

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

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