SINCE 1828
oxblood
noun
ox·blood
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Definition of oxblood
: a moderate reddish brown
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The Vanity Case retails for $110 and comes in five colors — cobalt blue, oxblood, millennial pink, pinky-beige, and white — all chosen by Martin and the Cuyana founders so there would be an option for everyone, regardless of taste, age, or gender. — Sophia Panych, Allure, "Makeup Artist Daniel Martin Launches a Genius Travel Makeup Bag With Cuyana," 1 Nov. 2018 Rich hues like oxblood, paired with ivory, nudes, gold and an unexpected hit of turquoise felt just as spot-on as Maria Grazia Chiuri's debut Dior collection. — Putnam & Putnam, Harper's BAZAAR, "Introducing: The Wedding Colors For Spring," 17 Jan. 2017 Emma Roberts snapped selfies in a scarlet suit, while the Haim sisters created their own photoshoot-worthy moments in autumnal hues of copper, oxblood, and cream. — Vogue, "Chloé and MOCA Make a Splash With Two New Exhibitions," 28 Nov. 2018 The four lipsticks, which come in metallic lavender packaging, include Wine (an oxblood), Cosmic Lily (a dusty violet), Vintage Red (a true scarlet), and a creamy plum taupe called Heather Mauve that is all Brown. — Katheryn Erickson, Town & Country, "American Beauties," 31 Jan. 2014 Hadid’s oxblood aviator jacket was a slick topper for her cozy oversize knit, and the plaid pants picked up on the color with their subtle red stripes. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Gigi Hadid’s Post-Breakup Look Is Cool, Casual, and Anti-Revenge Bod," 15 Mar. 2018 For actress Rooney Mara, though, no transformation was needed: The actress simply stuck with her signature subversive raven hair and oxblood lips. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, "At the Met Gala, 16 Beauty Risk-Takers Who Ruled the Red Carpet," 17 Apr. 2018 An oxblood Chanel lady bag and coordinating shoes tastefully punctuated the ensemble. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Kate Middleton Dresses Up In Alexander McQueen, Catherine Walker, and Chanel For Day 2 of Her Sweden Visit," 31 Jan. 2018 She was spotted out shopping in Timberlands and Gucci in Beverly Hills last December, carrying an oxblood oversize tote also emblazoned with her nickname, J. Lo. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Want the Ultimate Post-Gym It Bag? Put Your Name On It Like J.Lo," 25 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'oxblood.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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