oxblood

noun

ox·​blood ˈäks-ˌbləd How to pronounce oxblood (audio)
: a moderate reddish brown

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Royal blue, oxblood, and gold paint illuminated the creation of Adam and the temptation of Eve—the couple who give the place its name, the Crypt of the Original Sin—along with various apostles and archangels. Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026 The textured outer elevates even the most basic outfits, while the oxblood hue subtly subverts expectations. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026 If coffee tones aren’t your thing, opt for something warmer and richer, like this brooding oxblood. Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 6 Jan. 2026 The actor wore an oxblood double-breasted suit from Louis Vuitton, while his mom, Donna Jordan, wore an elegant custom black ensemble with gray braids and curls. Essence, 5 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oxblood

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First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

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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 12 Feb. 2026.

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oxblood

noun
ox·​blood ˈäks-ˌbləd How to pronounce oxblood (audio)
: a medium reddish brown

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