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oxford

[oks-ferd] / ˈɒks fərd /


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Products arriving earlier than normal are so-called core items, such as oxford shirts, polo tops and sweaters, rather than seasonal items, CFO Picicci said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2025

“If I’m having a cotton oxford shirt cleaned, I just ask for the men’s option, especially if the pricing is posted,” she says.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2023

The family lived in Allentown, Penn., a former iron town where Browne’s mother, Bernice, a lawyer, sent her seven children to Catholic schools that required uniforms of oxford shirts, navy blazers and leather shoes.

From New York Times ● Mar. 4, 2022

Johnson sported an airy patterned green top and shorts with slingback oxford shoes, a tote bag, snapback and oversized sunglasses.

From Fox News ● Jul. 25, 2021

Mom forced me and Charlie to wear white button-down oxford shirts tucked into jeans, while she, Nana, and Zooey wore white sundresses.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

The couple, who met at Florida State University and now live in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., instead made wedding-branded socks available for anyone wishing to toss off their uncomfortable heels or oxfords.

From New York Times ● Oct. 23, 2018

Starting Friday through Feb. 11, Esquivel’s hand-burnished leather boots, mules and oxfords will be up to 80% off, and prices will start around $125.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2018

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 glanced down and saw Rishi’s feet clad in their black lace-up oxfords right next to her Chucks, and felt a thud of gratitude toward him.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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