tuxedo

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /tʌkˈsiːdəʊ/
• (US) enPR: tŭksē'dō IPA ^(key): /tʌkˈsidoʊ/

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Noun

Singular tuxedo

Plural tuxedos or tuxedoes

Men wearing tuxedoes

1. (countable) (US) A tuxedo is black jacket that men wear in formal occasions.
   • Synonym: dinner jacket
2. (countable) A tuxedo is also the whole upper suit that includes this jacket, with a white shirt and a black bowtie.
   • Synonym: dinner jacket

   In official receptions men always wear tuxedoes.