Tuxedo
Tuxedo (noun) means a formal, usually black, jacket-and-trouser suit worn by men at evening events. Example: “He looked sharp in his black tuxedo at the gala.”
How to use Tuxedo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal black suit for men, worn to weddings, galas, and other dressy evening events.
Americans say "tuxedo" or "tux"; British English more often says "dinner jacket" or refers to "black tie" attire.
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He looked sharp in his black _____ at the gala.
Etymology
Named after Tuxedo Park, New York, a wealthy community where the style of jacket was popularised among American high society in the 1880s.
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What does “Tuxedo” mean?
The word “Tuxedo” means a formal, usually black, jacket-and-trouser suit worn by men at evening events. In plain terms, a formal black suit for men, worn to weddings, galas, and other dressy evening events.
How do you use “Tuxedo” in a sentence?
Here is “Tuxedo” used in a sentence: “He looked sharp in his black tuxedo at the gala.”
What part of speech is “Tuxedo”?
“Tuxedo” is a noun.
Where does the word “Tuxedo” come from?
The word “Tuxedo” dates back to around 1880. Named after Tuxedo Park, New York, a wealthy community where the style of jacket was popularised among American high society in the 1880s.