tuxedo
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Definition
- Noun:
- A semiformal evening suit for men: A "tuxedo" is a man's suit, typically black or dark blue, worn for formal evening events. It is characterized by satin or grosgrain facings on the jacket's lapels and a stripe down the side of the trousers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- He rented a tuxedo for the wedding.
- The invitation specified black-tie attire, so he wore his tuxedo.
Advanced Usage
- "Tuxedo cat": A type of domestic cat with black and white fur, resembling the color pattern of a formal tuxedo suit.
- We adopted a friendly tuxedo cat from the shelter.
Variants and Related Words
Tux (n): An informal, shortened form of "tuxedo."
- I need to pick up my tux from the rental shop.
Dinner jacket (n): A synonym for "tuxedo," more common in British English.
- He wore a dinner jacket to the gala.
Synonyms
- Black tie: Refers to the dress code for which a tuxedo is standard attire.
- Dinner suit: Another term for a tuxedo.
Related Phrases
- Black-tie event: A formal social occasion where a tuxedo is the expected attire.
- The charity ball is a black-tie event.
Noun
- semiformal evening dress for men