oxblood

noun

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

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She’s matched wonderfully by Cooke, who leans into her actual Manchester accent to give Cherry a stroppy, sarcastic bent and whose body looks absolutely banging wrapped in an array of oxblood, maroon, and cerise minidresses. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025 Berry Tones and Coffee Brown For more texture, mix oxblood jacquard with suede, velvet, and satin—a combination that feels just right for the luxe tones of the season. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025 Think oxblood banquettes, velvet walls, and a massive fireplace in the centre of the action. Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Hunter green, dark blue, chocolate brown, and mysterious oxblood are all classic choices. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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oxblood

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

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