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Oxford

Verb / ˈɑ:ksfɜ:d / Another word for oxford — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a city in central southern England that is home to the University of Oxford

Synonyms & similar words

oxforduniversity oxford Cambridge Durham Harvard Princeton Yale Brown Cornell Stanford MIT Caltech

Common collocations

  • Oxford University
  • Oxford comma
  • Oxford dictionary
  • Oxford shoes
  • Oxford shirt
  • Oxford English Dictionary
  • Oxford handbook
  • Oxford graduate

Word family

noun Oxford
adjective Oxford

Usage note

Primarily used as a proper noun referring to the city, university, or specific products originating from Oxford. Can also function as an adjective.

Example sentences

  1. Oxford is a historic city with many beautiful buildings.
  2. The University of Oxford is one of the top universities in the world.
  3. My friend is studying at Oxford and loves it there.
  4. We took a tour of Oxford and saw many interesting sights.
  5. I hope to get into Oxford someday.

Quotes

  • "I am a brain, Watson. The rest of me is a mere appendix." - Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Creeping Man
  • "We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all the power we need inside ourselves already." - J.K. Rowling, Harvard Commencement Speech 2008
  • "The beauty of Oxford is its diversity. People come from all over the world and bring their own cultures and traditions with them." - Malala Yousafzai

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