cox

¹

[ koks ]

noun

1. coxswain.

verb (used with object)

1. to act as coxswain to (a boat).

Cox

²

[ koks ]

noun

1. James Middleton, 1870–1957, U.S. journalist and politician.

Cox

¹

/ kɒks /

noun

1. CoxDavid17831859MEnglishARTS AND CRAFTS: painter David. 1783–1859, English landscape painter

cox

²

/ kɒks /

noun

1. a coxswain, esp of a racing eight or four

verb

1. to act as coxswain of (a boat)

Derived Forms

• ˈcoxless, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cox¹

First recorded in 1865–70; short form

Example Sentences

By Ana Marie Cox Just in time for Christmas, Glenn Beck goes for hipster-chic as a conservative fashion statement.

From The Daily Beast

That made the jurors stop and think, ‘if Judge Cox is taking this stand, we’d better meet our responsibilities as well.

From The Daily Beast

I take Cox at his word that “99 percent” of reports really are of bad people.

From The Daily Beast

Cox, who moved to England as a young actor and now lives in New York, agreed with the sentiment.

From The Daily Beast

Consider Laverne Cox, the Emmy-nominated Orange Is the New Black actress.

From The Daily Beast

Soon afterwards Cox, commanding the 29th Indian Brigade, came on board to make his salaam.

From Project Gutenberg

Jim Allen and Pazzy Cox were placed before the meeting as candidates amid the stimulated applause of their adherents.

From Project Gutenberg

The lands which form Cox Strait and Bay are low and covered with firs.

From Project Gutenberg

Young Cox from Winnipeg put his hands above his head at the order.

From Project Gutenberg

For place names and other valuable information I am indebted to the kindness of Mr. Cox.

From Project Gutenberg