Oxford (noun)

1. A type of lace-up shoe that is characterized by closed lacing, usually with a low heel.
2. A member of the University of Oxford.

Origin:

Late middle english: from oxenford, the name of the city in southern england, where oxford university is situated.

Examples:

1. He was wearing a pair of black oxfords to the interview.
2. She was wearing a pair of brown oxfords to the party.
3. The oxfords are a classic and timeless shoe.
4. He was an oxford graduate.
5. She was an oxford professor.