oxblood

noun

ox·​blood ˈäks-ˌbləd How to pronounce oxblood (audio)
: a moderate reddish brown

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From Sharon Stone’s timeless red lips and Liza Minelli’s fluttery lashes to Cindy Crawford’s beachy waves and Drew Barrymore’s ’90s oxblood lip–here, Vogue charts 33 of the best vintage Oscars beauty looks worth reminiscing on. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025 Then, British actress Cynthia Erivo, nominated for her leading role in Wicked, appeared in an oxblood and pearl manicure with speckled eyeshadow to match. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 17 Feb. 2025 But lately, as everyone’s affections have turned to red’s cousin oxblood, Lawrence is doing a complete 180. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025 To keep things on theme, grab it in Dark Ruby, an oxblood red. Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oxblood

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First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of oxblood was in 1705

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“Oxblood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxblood. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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oxblood

noun
ox·​blood ˈäks-ˌbləd How to pronounce oxblood (audio)
: a medium reddish brown

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