Oxo

¹

/ ˈɒksəʊ /

noun

1. extract of beef in the shape of small cubes which are mixed with boiling water and used for flavouring, as stock, a drink, etc

oxo-

²

combining_form

1. indicating that a chemical compound contains oxygen linked to another atom by a double bond, used esp to denote that a compound is derived from a specified compound by replacement of a methylene group with a carbonyl group

   oxobutanoic acid

Word History and Origins

Origin of Oxo¹

C20: from ox + -o

Example Sentences

Tupperware is the most famous name in the game, but it has big competitors like Rubbermaid, OXO, and Pyrex.

From Slate

Most people, I think, still have a positive association with the name, and Tupperware’s problem is that the company doesn’t actually get paid when someone offhandedly refers to their Rubbermaid or OXO container as “Tupperware.”

From Slate

“We’ve all learned to love OXO Good Grips utensils and other simple, practical designs that work, so we can learn to love grab bars, too,” she said.

From Seattle Times

Lit-up landmarks that will go dark for the hour include the Barbican Arts Centre, the Old Bailey, Tower Bridge, and the OXO Tower.

From BBC

The installation, which acts as a homage to the show's regeneration process, will be on show near the Oxo Tower until Monday.

From BBC