How to Use oxblood in a Sentence

oxblood

noun
  • Her billionaire beau wore a suit with an oxblood tie.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
  • To keep things on theme, grab it in Dark Ruby, an oxblood red.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Vampy oxblood is a moody color to swipe on when the days start getting shorter.
    — Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 19 Oct. 2022
  • Bold color is in, with the ultra-moody oxblood red leading the pack.
    — Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
  • Her top picks for what to turn to instead include burgundy and oxblood.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The oxblood shoes and belt will look especially sharp against the deep blue of the trousers.
    — Christine Flammia, Esquire, 14 Apr. 2017
  • Limniona is a dark red—nearly oxblood—that shines with hints of violet like an oil slick.
    — Marissa A. Ross, Bon Appétit, 28 Aug. 2019
  • Colors were mostly muted browns, grays, black and ivory, along with pops of oxblood and red.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Our fall favorites run the gamut of classic menswear colors—navy, gray, olive, oxblood, and brown.
    — Liza Corsillo, GQ, 12 Sep. 2017
  • But the statement piece of the moment is this cropped, fringed leather jacket in a winning shade of oxblood.
    — Air Mail, 22 Mar. 2025
  • If coffee tones aren’t your thing, opt for something warmer and richer, like this brooding oxblood.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Colorways include classic black, dark brown, camel suede, and oxblood.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Stick to classic colors like white, green or oxblood for something that will be timeless each season.
    — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 20 Dec. 2019
  • Their dark, oxblood eyeliner also has an ombré feel, with the wing subtly blurred around the edges.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Apr. 2022
  • Shippin has repurchased this oxblood Olive & June set three times.
    — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Its scale is reduced, its color is oxblood, and its low crown looks like a lambchop, finished with a frill.
    — Amy Fine Collins, airmail.news, 26 Oct. 2024
  • That’s how, in the mid-1900s, red devil, along with mahogany and oxblood cakes, were born.
    — Washington Post, 11 June 2021
  • Khaite’s Sloan pumps are also available in hyena print haircalf and oxblood leather.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 1 Nov. 2025
  • Each of the pieces is available in seasonal fall colors of forest green, navy blue, oxblood red, beige and black.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Those raw elements are paired with lush oxblood velvet booths, greenery, and lacquered birds-eye wood to warm up the room.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
  • That translates to a bold colour palette of oxblood, lapis blue, emerald and mustard, with a single shade used in each space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Think oxblood banquettes, velvet walls, and a massive fireplace in the centre of the action.
    — Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Try a faux version in a rich oxblood hue with matching over-the-knee boots for a street-style approved take on monochrome dressing.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Dec. 2022
  • The new Gucci oxblood red anchored the bold color palette of navy, mustard, olive green and aubergine.
    — Colleen Barry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Bathrooms are clad in natural stone and oxblood-hued tiles, and come stocked with Byredo products.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The doll features a deep oxblood red tulle gown, heeled boots, a sparkling silver metallic bodysuit and silver earrings.
    — Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 25 May 2022
  • Maroon and oxblood are popular every single fall (like, without fail) but this year, keep an eye out for brighter tones.
    — Seventeen, 7 June 2023
  • Blanco, meanwhile, went for more of a statement in his graphic camp-collar shirt, oxblood trousers, and cowboy boots.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
  • 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
  • Hunter green, dark blue, chocolate brown, and mysterious oxblood are all classic choices.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025

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