Oxford UK /ˈɒksfəd/US /ˈɑksfɚd/ noun7 •A city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, famous for its university.Earlier this month a technical glitch involving LTN data resulted in dozens of roads in Oxford incorrectly appearing as closed on satellite navigation devices. — 2021 •A variety of shoe, typically made of heavy leather. •A dictionary published by Oxford University Press, especially the Oxford English Dictionary. •Ellipsis of Oxford shirt.[…] slid his pants off, revealing glimpses of red cotton bikinis covered by the tail of his white oxford. — 1986 •[before a noun] A type of basket weave cotton fabric used for clothing. •(UK) Ellipsis of Oxford marmalade. •(Australia, no longer used) Ellipsis of Oxford scholar. formsOxfords · oxfords