oxblood

noun

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

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Her billionaire beau wore a suit with an oxblood tie. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Bathrooms are clad in natural stone and oxblood-hued tiles, and come stocked with Byredo products. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026 That translates to a bold color palette of oxblood, lapis blue, emerald, and mustard, with a single shade used in each space. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Adding the statement accessory to pop against the all-oxblood look felt considered, fun, and playful. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026 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

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

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