Oxford
/ˈɒksfəd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Oxfords
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A variety of shoe, typically made of heavy leather.
Noun
Examples
We had to have a young lady assistant to help us work this graft; and I asked Buck if he knew of one to fill the bill.
"One," says I, "that is cool and wise and strictly business from her pompadour to her Oxfords. No ex-toe-dancers or gum-chewers or crayon portrait canvassers for this."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A type of basket weave cotton fabric used for clothing.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Một loại vải cotton dệt dạng giỏ dùng cho quần áo
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Noun
Examples
I was amazed at the sight of such a medley of things. The newest shapes in straw hats were lying side by side with camp ovens and frying-pans, while flannel and Oxford shirts, together with wideawake felt hats, vests, collars, and ties, kept company with boxes of tea, bags of flour, and ready-tapped
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Oxford” mean?
A variety of shoe, typically made of heavy leather.
Is “Oxford” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.