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
Examples of tuxedo in a Sentence
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Several notable pieces from Bennett’s stylish wardrobe will cross the auction block, too, such as his silk bow ties, signature red pocket squares, dress shirts, and even a tuxedo.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
Gates wore a black tuxedo and bowtie to the event, which coordinated with Hurd's black turtleneck gown with feather detailing.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
In one case alone, there was a tux worn by Cary Grant in Indiscreet, a William Powell suit and a Gary Cooper tuxedo (all surprisingly small).
—Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
In advance of the official casting announcement, members of the Styles desk discussed who might inherit the most famous tuxedo in cinema.
—Guy Trebay, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Good American’s best-selling jumpsuit, now available in a long sleeve version, exudes Canadian tuxedo charm.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
Segel sported a classic three-piece tuxedo with a crisp white shirt, black bowtie and black shoes.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Bey took her Western wear to the next level with a Canadian tuxedo interpretation of the theme.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
With such stars as Billie Eilish generating $1.63 million in media value for Chanel by donning a couture schoolgirl fit to the Oscars, knowing which stars and which carpets drive the most publicity for their dresses, tuxedos and gems is of critical importance.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
Gates wore a black tuxedo and bowtie to the event, which coordinated with Hurd's black turtleneck gown with feather detailing.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
In one case alone, there was a tux worn by Cary Grant in Indiscreet, a William Powell suit and a Gary Cooper tuxedo (all surprisingly small).
—Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
In advance of the official casting announcement, members of the Styles desk discussed who might inherit the most famous tuxedo in cinema.
—Guy Trebay, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Good American’s best-selling jumpsuit, now available in a long sleeve version, exudes Canadian tuxedo charm.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
Segel sported a classic three-piece tuxedo with a crisp white shirt, black bowtie and black shoes.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Bey took her Western wear to the next level with a Canadian tuxedo interpretation of the theme.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
With such stars as Billie Eilish generating $1.63 million in media value for Chanel by donning a couture schoolgirl fit to the Oscars, knowing which stars and which carpets drive the most publicity for their dresses, tuxedos and gems is of critical importance.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
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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.
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