lox

¹

[ loks ]

noun

1. a kind of brine-cured salmon, having either a salt cure Scandinavian lox or a sugar cure Nova Scotia lox, often eaten with cream cheese on a bagel.

lox

²

or LOX

[ loks ]

noun

1. liquid oxygen.

lox

¹

/ lɒks /

noun

1. short for liquid oxygen, esp when used as an oxidizer for rocket fuels

lox

²

/ lɒks /

noun

1. a kind of smoked salmon

Word History and Origins

Origin of lox¹

First recorded in 1940–45; from Yiddish laks “salmon”; compare Middle High German, Old High German lahs, cognate with Old English leax, Old Norse lax; gravlax ( def )

Origin of lox²

First recorded in 1920–25; l(iquid) ox(ygen)

Word History and Origins

Origin of lox¹

C19: from Yiddish laks, from Middle High German lahs salmon

Example Sentences

In 2021, the Hollywood star and deli joined forces again to release a $150 black “LOX” hoodie benefitting the Actors Fund.

From Salon

“Stage 1 LOX load is complete,” came the familiar words at T-minus 3 minutes.

From New York Times

The company indicated that it was conducting a pre-test operation known as a LOX drop, which involves pouring liquid oxygen into the engine to see if there are any leaks.

From Los Angeles Times

A LOT OF LOX When I get back from my run, Andy will go to Tal Bagels and pick up breakfast.

From New York Times

But in a series of experiments on mice, the research team showed LOX was disrupting the process and leaving lesions and holes in the bone.

From BBC