English Words Starting With O

• oxbow front

  nounrare
  /ˈɒks.bəʊ frʌnt/A geological feature where the neck of a meander loop has been cut through, forming a separate crescent-shaped body of water from the main river.
• oxbridge

  adjectivenounC1-C2
  /ˈɒksbrɪdʒ/A portmanteau term for the prestigious British universities of Oxford and Cambridge, considered collectively as representing an elite educational and social system.
• oxcart

  nounC1
  /ˈɒkskɑːt/A wheeled vehicle, typically simple and open, pulled by oxen.
• oxen

  nounLow
  /ˈɒks(ə)n/plural form of 'ox', referring to more than one large, domesticated bovine animal, typically used for draft work or historically as livestock.
• oxenstierna

  nounVery Low
  /ˌʊks(ə)nˈʃɜːnə/A Swedish surname of noble origin, historically most famously associated with Axel Oxenstierna, a prominent statesman and Chancellor of Sweden in the 17th century.
• oxeye

  nounLow
  /ˈɒksaɪ/A term for several plants, most commonly types of daisy or related wildflowers, characterized by a prominent, often yellow, central disc resembling an eye.
• oxeye daisy

  nounB1
  /ˌɒksaɪ ˈdeɪzi/A common wildflower with a yellow central disc and white petals.
• oxford

  nounB1
  /ˈɒksfəd/A university city in central England; the oldest English-speaking university in the world.
• oxford accent

  nounlow
  /ˈɒksfəd ˈæks(ə)nt/A social accent of English associated with alumni of the University of Oxford; considered a marker of prestige and education.
• oxford bags

  plural-nounRare / Historical
  /ˈɒksfəd ˈbæɡz/A style of trousers, popular in the 1920s, characterized by extremely wide legs from the knee down.
• oxford blue

  nounLow
  /ˌɒksfəd ˈbluː/A very dark shade of navy blue, often associated with the University of Oxford.
• oxford comma

  nounB2-C1
  /ˈɒksfəd ˈkɒmə/A comma placed immediately before the coordinating conjunction (usually 'and' or 'or') in a list of three or more items.
• oxford corners

  plural-nounVery Rare / Niche Technical
  /ˈɒksfəd ˈkɔːnəz/A method of finishing the corners of a book cover where the material is folded and mitred diagonally.
• oxford english

  nounC2
  /ˈɒksfəd ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/The standard or prestige form of the English language, often specifically the dialect associated with the city of Oxford and its university, historically considered a model for educated British speech.
• oxford frame

  nounC1
  /ˈɒksfəd freɪm/A type of strong, sturdy picture or mirror frame characterized by simple, bevelled edges, typically made of wood and often stained dark.
• oxford gray

  nounLow
  /ˈɒksfəd ɡreɪ/A specific shade of medium to dark gray, often with a slightly cool or neutral tone.
• oxford group

  nounLow frequency (historical/religious niche)
  /ˈɒksfəd ɡruːp/A 20th-century Christian movement emphasizing moral re-armament and spiritual transformation.
• oxford movement

  nounC2
  /ˈɒksfəd ˈmuːvmənt/A 19th-century religious movement within the Church of England that sought to restore ancient Catholic doctrines, rituals, and practices.
• oxford rule

  nounC1
  /ˈɒksfəd ruːl/A formal or authoritative regulation, principle, or standard, often associated with academic or prestigious institutions.
• oxford shoe

  nounMedium
  /ˈɒksfəd ʃuː/A type of formal lace-up shoe characterized by closed lacing, where the eyelet tabs are stitched under the vamp.

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