: tuxedo

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In footage shared by the MLB, the couple can be seen standing on the field — with Kristine in a white gown and Mark in a black tux — by a pair of floral arches. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025 Groomsmen included Shabazz Napier, Jeremy Lamb and Donnell Beverly from UConn’s 2011 national champs, and coach Jim Calhoun — who agreed to wear a tux, as Kemba requested. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025 The lavish nuptials were attended by 200 guests, and Aniston wore a silk-and-satin beaded gown while Pitt opted for a traditional black tux. Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 29 July 2025 The winner will be determined through online voting that began in March and ends at noon Wednesday, July 9. Voters can cast a ballot once a day for best tux and best dress categories using their email addresses, with five finalists in each category. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tux

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tux was in 1922

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“Tux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tux. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.

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tux

noun
: tuxedo
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