oxblood

noun

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

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Launching this week, the men’s penny loafer is crafted in Italy using sacchetto construction and comes in oxblood, black, brown, and Italian suede. Air Mail, 2 May 2026 Bathrooms are clad in natural stone and oxblood-hued tiles, and come stocked with Byredo products. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026 Classic shades such as oxblood and rust provide an intensity that doesn’t overpower when used in head-to-toe looks, while statured reds add energy. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026 That translates to a bold color palette of oxblood, lapis blue, emerald, and mustard, with a single shade used in each space. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 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 May. 2026.

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oxblood

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

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