Oxford comma

British  

noun

1. a comma between the final items in a list, often preceding the word `and' or `or', such as the final comma in the list newspapers, magazines, and books

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Etymology

Origin of Oxford comma

C20: because it was traditionally a feature of the house style at Oxford University Press

Example Sentences

“Haven’t used an oxford comma in over a decade.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2023