Oxford blue

British  

noun

1. 1. a dark blue colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      an Oxford-blue scarf

2. a person who has been awarded a blue from Oxford University

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Example Sentences

He wore jeans and a navy-blue sweater over an Oxford blue button-down, and drank sparkling water.

From The New Yorker

Should the former Oxford Blue, already one of the most decorated rowers in British history, secure a fourth Olympic gold he will join the list of greats such as Sir Ben Ainslie, Sir Mo Farah and Sir Matthew Pinsent.

From BBC

A former Oxford blue himself, he established his reputation as Oxford's finishing coach for the Boat Race between 1973 and 1987, before joining the BBC.

From BBC

Tony Abbott gained not one, but two Oxford Blue in boxing, his online biography tells us.

From The Guardian

Standing 6 feet 4 inches tall, Dickie is an Eton and Oxford Blue and rowing correspondent for The Times, whereas grammar school-educated Bert is a slight 5 feet 9 inches, and apprenticed to a Southampton ship-builders.

From BBC