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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Harry wears the same gray tweed trench coat and polished brown leather oxfords throughout the film. — Beandrea July, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026 Liu was wearing a black blazer, starched white culottes, and black oxfords. — Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026 Black leather Florsheim oxfords—the best shoes, and just $145. — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2026 This midi can be paired with white flat oxfords and a leather tote for the office, or heels and a clutch for a dinner out. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for oxford

Word History

Etymology

Oxford, England

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of oxford was in 1843

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“Oxford.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxford. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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oxford

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

Geographical Definition

Oxford

geographical name

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

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