ox

[US]/ɒks/
[UK]/ɑːks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a bovine animal, especially a castrated male ox

Phrases & Collocations

ox horn

ox cart

ox liver

ox tail

ox meat

Example Sentences

strong as an ox

stubborn as an ox

work like an ox

quiet as an ox

as dumb as an ox

an ox in the team

Real-world Examples

After three years I no longer saw the whole ox.

Source: The wisdom of Laozi's life.

The Afghans have slain the black ox, and are marching to battle.

Source: Selected Fairy Tales by Oscar Wilde

Paul decided to keep the blue ox and named him Babe. Babe grew very quickly.

Source: VOA Special December 2018 Collection

" Hard luck, ox! " Laughed the Jade Emperor.

Source: Master of Reciting Short Stories

Finally, they settled on the ox.

Source: 2020 New Year Special Edition

Then farm wagons, ox carts and even private carriages commandeered by the medical corps.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Paul decided to take the ox home with him.

Source: VOA Special December 2018 Collection

Cowherd did what the ox said and stole the clothes.

Source: Festival Comprehensive Record

He climbed up the tail onto the ox's back.

Source: Master of Reciting Short Stories

I only got to second base in the ox cart.

Source: Modern Family - Season 10

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