Tux
(noun)
- A man's formal evening suit, typically black, with a black bow tie and a black satin or grosgrain lapel.
- A man's formal evening dress, typically black and including a black bow tie and a black satin or grosgrain lapel.
Origin:
Short for tuxedo, a formal type of evening wear for men, named after tuxedo park, new york, where it was first worn in the late 19th century.
Examples:
- He wore a tux to the wedding.
- The groom was dressed in a tux.
- The tux was a classic and timeless look.
- The tux was the traditional attire for formal occasions.
- The tux was rented from a formal wear shop.