tuxedo

Pronunciation

• (UK)
  • IPA: /tʌkˈsiːdəʊ/
  • SAMPA: /tVk"si:d@U/
• (US)
  • enPR: tŭksē'dō
  • IPA: /tʌkˈsidoʊ/
  • SAMPA: /tVk"sidoU/

Noun

Singular tuxedo

Plural tuxedos or tuxedoes

Men wearing tuxedoes

1. (US) A tuxedo is black jacket that men wear in formal occasions.
   • Synonym: dinner jacket
2. 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.