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| black tie |
the black bow tie worn on semiformal occasions with a dinner jacket or tuxedo. [1/2 definitions] |
| black-tie |
requiring semi-formal attire, esp., for the men, a black bow tie and dinner jacket or tuxedo. |
| dinner jacket |
a suit consisting of such a jacket and dark trousers, worn with a bow tie and usu. a cummerbund. [1/2 definitions] |
| tuxedo |
a complete suit of formal evening clothes for men, consisting usually of a black coat, black trousers with side stripe, white shirt, and black bow tie. The coat may or may not have tails at the back. [1/2 definitions] |
| white tie |
a man's white bow tie, worn with formal evening dress. [1/2 definitions] |
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