tuxedo

noun

tux·e·do | \ ˌtək-ˈsē-(ˌ)dō

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plural tuxedos or tuxedoes

Definition of tuxedo

1 : a semiformal evening suit for men

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

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Recent Examples on the Web In fact, for 2011’s The Muppets, Brooks Brothers gifted him his first new tuxedo since 1979. — Shannon Carlin, Vulture, "How The Muppet Show Turned Kermit, Piggy & Co. Into Style Icons," 4 Mar. 2021 King penguins usually have both black and white feathers with a slight tinge of yellow along their neck, giving them their signature tuxedo look. — Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, "Rare Yellow Penguin Photographed for the First Time," 23 Feb. 2021 Marvin also went for a classic look, wearing a custom Zegna tuxedo and fitted shirt, cummerbund, and bow tie. — Shira Savada, Harper's BAZAAR, "This Couple Planned Their Wedding in Just 5 Months—After Two Years of Long-Distance Dating," 9 Feb. 2021 The groom donned a classic black tuxedo and a dark green bow tie. — Jenny Block, New York Times, "First a Trial Run, Then the Real Thing," 24 Dec. 2020 Besides, who doesn’t want to see the adorable and accomplished Alan Kim celebrating (and maybe chugging down Mountain Dew?) in a tuxedo. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, "The Oscar best picture race is wide open. Here, the 8 nominees make their case," 22 Mar. 2021 The baseball man in the yellow tuxedo sounds open to pretty much anything. — Jason Gay, WSJ, "The Crazy Baseball Team That Lets Fans Catch Foul Balls for Outs," 18 Mar. 2021 The groom wore a dark tuxedo, while the bride had on a white polka dot dress. — Vincent M. Mallozzi New York Times, Star Tribune, "1 bride, 1 groom, 2 weddings," 23 Feb. 2021 Instead of sporting a traditional gown, the Mank actor, who is nominated for best supporting actress, gave the classic tuxedo a dazzling evening feel. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Amanda Seyfried Reinvents the Tuxedo at the Critics Choice Awards," 8 Mar. 2021

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“Tuxedo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuxedo. Accessed 17 Apr. 2021.

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tuxedo

noun

English Language Learners Definition of tuxedo

chiefly US : a formal suit for a man especially : a formal black suit worn with a white shirt and a black bow tie

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tuxedo

noun

tux·e·do | \ ˌtək-ˈsē-dō

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plural tuxedos or tuxedoes

Kids Definition of tuxedo

: a formal suit for a man

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