Definition

A type of fabric or a style of shoe that is often associated with formal or casual wear.

Example

He wore a pair of oxford shoes to the wedding.

Conversation

I just bought a new pair of oxford shoes for the party.

Nice! I love how stylish they look.

Yeah, they really go well with my outfit.

Absolutely! You'll definitely stand out in those.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oxford → The name 'Oxford' originates from Old English 'Oxenaforda', where 'oxen' (meaning oxen) refers to the animals and 'ford' (meaning a shallow river crossing) indicates a place where oxen could cross a river. Thus, Oxford originally referred to a river crossing for oxen.

Memory Tip

Think of 'oxen' as the animals that could cross a 'ford' or shallow river, which helps you remember that Oxford is a place where oxen could cross.

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