Oxford
noun
A type of lace-up shoe with a low heel.
He bought a pair of black leather oxfords.
Often appears as...
- leather oxford
- suede oxford
noun
A city in south east England, famous for its prestigious university.
She was accepted to study at Oxford.
Often appears as...
- oxford university
- oxford student
noun
A heavy, slightly coarse cotton cloth, used especially for making shirts.
He always wears oxford shirts.
Often appears as...
- oxford shirt
- cotton oxford
adjective
Relating to Oxford, especially its university.
She got an Oxford education.
Often appears as...
- oxford university
- oxford student
noun
A type of lace-up shoe with a low heel.
He bought a pair of black leather oxfords.
Often appears as...
- leather oxford
- suede oxford
noun
A city in south east England, famous for its prestigious university.
She was accepted to study at Oxford.
Often appears as...
- oxford university
- oxford student
noun
A heavy, slightly coarse cotton cloth, used especially for making shirts.
He always wears oxford shirts.
Often appears as...
- oxford shirt
- cotton oxford
adjective
Relating to Oxford, especially its university.
She got an Oxford education.
Often appears as...
- oxford university
- oxford student
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Classic footwear
Oxfords are traditional shoes, often worn in formal settings or with business attire.
He polished his oxfords for the job interview.
Pro Tip 2/2Distinctive design
Oxfords are known for their closed lacing system, differing from other shoes like derbies.
You can identify oxfords by their eyelets under the vamp.
Pro Tip 1/2Classic footwear
Oxfords are traditional shoes, often worn in formal settings or with business attire.
He polished his oxfords for the job interview.
Pro Tip 2/2Distinctive design
Oxfords are known for their closed lacing system, differing from other shoes like derbies.
You can identify oxfords by their eyelets under the vamp.
Pro Tip 1/2Classic footwear
Oxfords are traditional shoes, often worn in formal settings or with business attire.
He polished his oxfords for the job interview.
Pro Tip 2/2Distinctive design
Oxfords are known for their closed lacing system, differing from other shoes like derbies.
You can identify oxfords by their eyelets under the vamp.
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Oxford is wonderful. I'm having a great time. We do go out, but I still try to spend most of my time studying in the library.
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I prefer simpler shirts, like a solid oxford or pinstripe, and with a solid cashmere crewneck or V-neck.
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Oxford is a very special place. You really sensed the value of a good education there.
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English Dramatist
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Richard Dawkins
English Scientist
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American Celebrity
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American Politician
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American Designer
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British Public Servant
Oxford is a very special place. You really sensed the value of a good education there.
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English Actor
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Frank Scott
Canadian Poet
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George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
Oxford, the paradise of dead philosophies.
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