: tuxedo

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The couple made their red carpet debut at Megan's Inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in N.Y.C. Megan wore a black halter gown with a silver asymmetrical belt, while Thompson went with a classic black-and-white tux. Caroline Blair, People.com, 17 July 2025 On Saying Bye To Their Characters After Season 3, Spinoffs & Taylor Swift Unfortunately, Belly felt Conrad pulling away ahead of her junior prom when ordering a tux rental slipped his mind. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 July 2025 The perfumer envisions the wearer to be an eccentric, chic vintage lover who’s often seen in velvet tuxes and cheetah pantsuits. Venus Wong, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025 The bridesmaids wore Kendra Scott jewelry and black dresses from Birdy Grey while the groomsmen got their dark tuxes from The Black Tux. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for tux

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tux was in 1922

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“Tux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tux. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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tux

noun
: tuxedo
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