black-tie

adjective

Meaning

Moderately formal; usually requiring a dinner jacket (tuxedo) for men.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

semiformal(English)formal(English)semi-formal(English)white-tie(English)suit and tie(English)dinner-jacketed(English)tuxed(English)dressed up(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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