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tux

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtəks// UK //tˈʌks// tux Informal

n. a formal suit with a black jacket and white trousers, usually worn for a wedding or a very special party. It is a shorter, more casual version of a tuxedo.

n. a formal evening suit consisting of a black jacket and white trousers, typically worn for formal events.


SIMPLE

He wore a tux to the wedding.

CONTEXTUAL

The groom looked very handsome in his black tux as he walked down the aisle.

COMPLEX

While the formal tux is the standard for black-tie events, many modern men opt for a slightly more relaxed version with a silk pocket square and a bow tie.

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