Tuxedo

usgb/tʌkˈsiːdəʊ/
noun

A type of men's suit for formal events, usually black and worn with a bow tie.

He looked handsome in his black tuxedo at the wedding.
Visual representation of "tuxedo" - A type of men's suit for formal events, usually black and worn with a bow tie.

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  • wear a tuxedo
  • black tuxedo
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Black Tie Events

Tuxedos are typically required for 'black tie' events which are very formal.

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The invitation said 'black tie', so I rented a tuxedo.
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Wedding Attire

Tuxedos are often worn by grooms and groomsmen in weddings.

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The groomsmen were all in matching tuxedos.
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Prom Nights

High school students sometimes wear tuxedos to their prom.

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He's trying on tuxedos for his senior prom.
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