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Word

tux

US/ˈtəks/

UK/tˈʌks/

Definition

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.

Examples

“He wore a tux to the wedding.”

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

“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.”

Examples

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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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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