: a moderate reddish brown

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My favorite part about these 67-percent-off LifeStride mules is the deep oxblood hue, closely followed by the chic silhouette, which has a just-right level of chunkiness while still looking sleek. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026 In another look, she was outfitted in an oxblood red bodysuit with a keyhole, halter neckline, lace ruffles and a layered veil skirt. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 17 July 2026 Lopez’s third ensemble was a custom oxblood lace piece adorned with a gold-tone Sacred Heart brooch and detachable skirt that turned the ensemble into a minidress. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach managed to source an oxblood floral gown that his longtime muse wore for a Met Gala afterparty last year, as well. Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for oxblood

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oxblood was in 1705

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“Oxblood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxblood. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a medium reddish brown

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