tuxedo
/tʌkˈsiːdoʊ/
nountux · e · do
Think: “TUCK-SEE-DOH” — you TUCK in your shirt, you SEE the bow tie, and you DO look formal.
Yes, it's tuxedo. Remember the middle sound is “SEE” (tux-SEE-do), so it’s spelled with an “e” after tux: tux + e + do.
Definition
- nounA man’s formal jacket and matching trousers, usually worn with a dress shirt and bow tie.
Examples
- “He wore a black tuxedo to the awards ceremony.”
- “The rental shop measured him for a tuxedo and polished shoes.”
- “At the wedding, the groomsmen matched their tuxedos with burgundy bow ties.”
Synonyms
dinner jacketformalwearevening wearblack tiedress suit
Antonyms
casualwearstreet clothes
Translations
ES esmoquinPT smokingFR smoking
Common misspellings
tuxidotuxedoostuxedoedtuxedo
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