Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

loxbridge

/ˈlɑks.bɹɪd͡ʒ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: loxbridge
IPA: /ˈlɑks.bɹɪd͡ʒ/

20

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and various universities in London collectively, in contrast to redbrick universities.

British usage

Etymology

Blend of London + Oxbridge.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈlɑks.bɹɪd͡ʒ/
British English: /ˈlɒks.bɹɪd͡ʒ/

Usage

British usage

Frequently Paired Words

Camford Doxbridge Oxbridge

Questions

How do you pronounce loxbridge?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlɑks.bɹɪd͡ʒ/.
What does loxbridge mean?: The University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and various universities in London collectively, in contrast to redbrick universities.
Where does loxbridge come from?: Blend of London + Oxbridge.

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