oxford
noun
a low shoe laced over the instep.
oxfords
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pluralof oxford.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The search to fill Carter’s handmade Crockett & Jones cap-toe oxfords fell to Wintour and Sauerberg.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2019
The cheerleader dressed as a pillar of moral rectitude: colorful hair bows, an ankle-length skirt, and saddle oxfords.
From Slate ● Dec. 22, 2017
Embossed ankle boots and pine-green suede pumps have wood-grain block heels, and lug-sole oxfords feature chunky two-inch heels.
From Washington Post ● May 26, 2017
She wore a bright kelly green coat, a white blouse, low-heeled oxfords, and a red skirt, which she took off to wrap around the baby.
From The Guardian ● May 4, 2017
I offer to let Mami sell my brown oxfords and old-fashioned jumpers I don’t like.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
