Oxford1
/ˈɒksfəd
/A city in central England, on the River Thames, the county town of Oxfordshire; population 146,100 (est. 2009). Oxford University is located there.
Oxford2
/ˈɒksfəd/(also oxford)
noun
1 (also Oxford cloth) [mass noun] A thick cotton fabric chiefly used to make shirts: [as modifier]: an Oxford shirt...
- Traditionally, windsocks are made from nylon ripstop, taffeta or Oxford cloth, available in a variety of bright colors.
- A generation ago, most American men were perfectly content in buttoned-down Oxford cloth.
- Wear your suit with a dress shirt or Oxford shirt.
2 (also Oxford shoe) A type of lace-up shoe with a low heel: suede Oxfords are the essential shoes for autumn...
- So put your best foot forward with ankle boots, tan Oxfords, sneaker-boots, or solid sneakers, and you'll be able to handle whatever comes your way - with an added kick.
- I'm thinking non white, medium thickness, casual socks to wear with nice sneakers or Oxfords.
- These black, high shine, lace-up Oxfords are sleek yet classic and very versatile, which is ideal for work.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Oxford1.
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