Black-tie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Black-tie is an adjective meaning (idiomatic) Moderately formal; usually requiring a dinner jacket (tuxedo) for men.
Meaning
(idiomatic) Moderately formal; usually requiring a dinner jacket (tuxedo) for men.
Example Sentences
There is black-tie dinner at the Castle this evening.
The event was originally planned to take place as a black-tie dinner and awards ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London's Park Lane, as in previous years.
Synonyms for black-tie
Depending on context, synonyms include formal, semiformal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include semiformal, formal, white-tie, dinner-jacketed, tuxed, dress-suited.
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