Oxford
pronunciation
How to pronounce Oxford in British English:
UK [ˈɒksfəd]
How to pronounce Oxford in American English:
US [ˈɑːksfərd]
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- Noun:
- a low shoe laced over the instep
Word Origin
- Oxford
- university town in England, Middle English Oxforde, from Old English Oxnaforda (10c.) literally "where the oxen ford." In reference to a type of shoe laced over the instep, it is attested from 1721 (Oxford-cut shoes). Related: Oxfordian; Oxfordish; Oxfordist; Oxfordy.
Example
- 1. Two features of oxford and cambridge are widely admired .
- 2. Professor oxford believes this approach is right .
- 3. In oxford she managed to escape the horrors of chechnya .
- 4. The bank 's report draws on research by oxford analytica into the top 20 funds .
- 5. 1912 Edward enters oxford university .