oxtail

noun

ox·​tail ˈäks-ˌtāl 

: the tail of a beef animal

especially : the skinned tail used for food (as in soup)

Examples of oxtail in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Located near historic attractions like the Golden Driller statue, the food hall offers cuisines from around the world, such as oxtails and fufu from Afrikan Delights and Brazilian picanha sandwiches from Doctor Kustom. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

Even fresh oxtails frozen and stored fare just fine for later use. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

The Arden Arcade location also serves oxtail pho, short rib pho, and a Saigon signature pho with ribeye, meatballs, brisket, beef flank, tripe, and tendon. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

The focus is still comfort food, so expect burgers, wings, oxtail ramen bowls, seafood ramen bowls and funnel cake. — Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for oxtail

• airmail
• assail
• avail
• bewail
• blackmail
• cattail
• cocktail
• curtail
• derail
• detail
• dovetail
• email