tuxedo

noun

tux·​e·​do ˌtək-ˈsē-(ˌ)dō 

plural tuxedos or tuxedoes

1

: a semiformal evening suit for men

2

: a men's single-breasted or double-breasted usually black or blackish-blue jacket

tuxedoed

ˌtək-ˈsē-(ˌ)dōd 

adjective

Examples of tuxedo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There were fits thrown by the usual suspects (such as Brian Tyree Henry and Harvey Guillén, not pictured) and more surprising looks such as a tuxedo designed by Figs (yes, the scrubs company) on Noah Wyle (also not pictured). —Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025

Most often than not, men on the red carpet find a way of defaulting to a simple black tuxedo. —Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

Following the sketch, Stephen Colbert took the stage to present the award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, ostensibly so Bargatze could change into his tuxedo before returning to the stage to deliver his monologue in earnest. —Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025

Stiller wore a classic black tuxedo, while Taylor wore an off-the-shoulder black gown. —Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Tuxedo Park, New York

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for tuxedo

• amido
• ejido
• libido

Kids Definition

tuxedo

noun

tux·​e·​do ˌtək-ˈsēd-ō 

plural tuxedos or tuxedoes

: a suit for men to be worn on special occasions

Etymology

named for Tuxedo Park, a resort in New York State, where the jacket first became popular

Word Origin

Tuxedo can be traced back to the name of a village in southeastern New York. In the 1880s, an area called Tuxedo Park, near the village of Tuxedo, became a popular vacation community. It was here, around the turn of the century, that young men began wearing a new kind of dress jacket. The new style was soon called tuxedo.