tux

Groom's rental, informally

A tux is a tuxedo—formal evening wear for men consisting of a black jacket with satin lapels, matching trousers, and typically a bow tie: He rented a tux for the wedding.

The clipped form is standard in casual speech. (Capitalized Tux is the Linux penguin mascot.)

formalwear

dinner jacket

Formal evening coat

lapel · cufflinks · patent leather · buttonhole · boutonniere · studs · waistcoat · pocket square · satin · vest

roles

groom

Betrothed man; stable worker

escort · butler · chauffeur · bandleader · crooner · emcee · James Bond · ringbearer · valet

style

debonair

Sophisticated and carefree

suave · polished · sophisticated · classy · sharp · sleek · tailored · bespoke · classic · stylish

occasions

wedding

Marriage rite and feast

  • promHigh school formal dance
  • galaFestive formal occasion
  • operaTheatrical art combining song

black-tie · ceremony · reception · soiree · banquet · ball · premiere · New Year's Eve · quinceañera · debutante

Categories
Opposites
formality of attire

tuxcasual wear

Informal, comfortable clothing

sweatpants · hoodie · shorts · pajamas · tank top

Phrases
Family

tuxedo, tuxedos, tuxes, tuxedoed

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G