black tie

black tie

n.

1. A black bow tie worn with a tuxedo.

2. Semiformal evening wear typically for men, usually requiring a tuxedo.

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black-tie (blkt) adj.

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black tie

Noun

a black bow tie worn with a dinner jacket

Adjective

black-tie

denoting an occasion when a dinner jacket should be worn

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	black tie - semiformal evening dress for men     dinner jacket, tux, tuxedo evening clothes, evening dress, eveningwear, formalwear - attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening
	2.	black tie - a black bow tie worn with a dinner jacket bow tie, bow-tie, bowtie - a man's tie that ties in a bow