: tuxedo

Examples of tux in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Mercilus, who played in the NFL for ten seasons, primarily with the Houston Texans, opted for a chic black and white tux. Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024 Composed mostly in shades of gray and turquoise with pops of poppy red, her illustrations offer a nostalgic nod to a Boston past: Grandfather sports a dapper tux with tails and drives a classic car; Ronan wears suspenders, a beret, and a bow tie. Husna Haq, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 June 2024 The highlight of my year in fashion was getting to wear that beautiful, custom Fendi tux to the Met Ball. Andrea Onate, WWD, 14 June 2024 Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, was photographed dancing with his daughter while wearing a black tux, Nike sneakers and sunglasses. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for tux 

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Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tux was in 1922

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Cite this Entry

“Tux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tux. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

tux

noun
: tuxedo
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