tux
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Definition
Noun: A man's formal evening suit, typically black, worn for semiformal or formal evening events. It consists of a jacket with satin or grosgrain lapels, matching trousers, and is often accompanied by a bow tie.
Usage
A "tux" is worn for occasions that require formal evening attire but are not strictly white-tie events. It is a common choice for proms, weddings, galas, and formal dinners.
Examples
- Noun:
- He rented a classic black tux for the wedding.
- The invitation said "black tie," so I'll need to wear my tux.
Advanced Usage
- "in a tux": Describes a person wearing this formal suit.
- He looks very handsome in a tux.
Variants and Related Words
- Tuxedo (n): The full, formal term for "tux."
- "Tuxedo" is often used in more formal writing or speech.
- Dinner jacket (n, chiefly British): Another term for the jacket component of a tuxedo.
Synonyms
- Dinner suit
- Black tie (This term can refer to the dress code itself, which requires a tuxedo.)
Idioms
- "Black-tie event/affair": A formal event where a tuxedo is the required or expected attire.
- The charity ball is a black-tie affair.
Noun
- semiformal evening dress for men