Tuxedo
Noun
Definition: A formal jacket worn by men for formal events, typically black with satin lapels, worn with matching trousers and often a bow tie.
Synonyms: Dinner jacket, Black tie, Formal jacket
Antonyms: Casual attire, Informal wear
- He looked sharp in his tailored tuxedo at the awards ceremony.
- The groomsmen all wore matching tuxedos to the wedding.
- "Tux" in "tuxedo" sounds like "tucks," which reminds you of the formal pleats on the trousers of a tuxedo.
Etymology:
The word "tuxedo" originated from the Algonquian-speaking indigenous people of the area now known as New York, specifically the Lenape tribe. They referred to their location as "Tucsewhehne" (pronounced tuhk-SEE-wuh-nuh), meaning "the place of the bear."
Historical Usage:The word "tuxedo" was later associated with a country club called Tuxedo Park in New York, where men began wearing the modern-style formal dinner jackets, which were then named after the place.
Related Idioms:
"Black tie and tuxedo"
Explanation:A formal dress code requiring men to wear a tuxedo with a black tie.
Misconceptions:
Thinking a tuxedo is the same as a suit.
Explanation:While a tuxedo and a suit are similar, there are notable differences. A tuxedo typically has satin lapels, satin-covered buttons, and matching trousers with a satin stripe, while a suit usually has standard buttons, not made of satin, and may not have satin lapels or stripes on the trousers.