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Definition of cox
cox
/kɑːks/
cox
Plural:coxes
•Past Simple:coxed
•Past Participle:coxed
•Present Participle:coxing
cox Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A person who steers a boat and directs the crew, particularly in competitive rowing.
Example
"The cox shouted commands to the rowers to increase their stroke rate as they approached the finish line."
2
British A dessert apple of a variety with crisp, sweet-tart flesh, formally known as Cox's Orange Pippin.
Example
"She bought a bag of English coxes from the market to enjoy as a crisp afternoon snack."
Synonyms
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1
To act as a steersman or direct a rowing crew in a racing boat.
Example
"He was chosen to cox the university eight in the upcoming regatta."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originates from the mid-19th century as a shortened form of 'coxswain', derived from Middle English 'cok' (a small boat) and 'swain' (a servant or boy).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cox