ox

noun
UK: /ɒks/
US: /ɑːks/

  1. A castrated male of cattle, used for pulling vehicles or farm equipment.

    1. The ox pulled the plow across the field slowly.
    2. The farmer used a strong ox to help him cultivate the fields.

  2. Any wild animal of the cattle family, such as a buffalo.

    1. The hunter tracked the ox through the jungle.
    2. Many species of wild ox are sadly now endangered due to habitat loss.

Synonyms

bullock steer
ox verb

  1. To work like an ox; to do hard, manual labor.

    1. He had to ox to finish the project.
    2. They oxed their way through a large amount of work, eager to be finished.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ox" in English means: A castrated male of cattle, used for pulling vehicles or farm equipment., Any wild animal of the cattle family, such as a buffalo..

The phonetic transcription of "ox" is /ɒks/ in British English and /ɑːks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ox": bullock, steer.

Example usage of "ox": "The ox pulled the plow across the field slowly.". More examples on the page.