noun
Tuxedo
noun
1
A formal, usually black, jacket-and-trouser suit worn by men at evening events.
"He looked sharp in his black tuxedo at the gala."
"Guests were asked to wear a tuxedo or evening gown."
How to Use Tuxedo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal black suit for men, worn to weddings, galas, and other dressy evening events.
UK vs US
Americans say "tuxedo" or "tux"; British English more often says "dinner jacket" or refers to "black tie" attire.
Common pairings
wear a tuxedo
black tuxedo
tuxedo jacket
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Etymology
Named after Tuxedo Park, New York, a wealthy community where the style of jacket was popularised among American high society in the 1880s.