black tie

  1. a black bow tie, properly worn with a tuxedo
  2. a tuxedo and the proper accessories

See black tie in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A black bow tie worn with a tuxedo.
  2. Semiformal evening wear typically for men, usually requiring a tuxedo.

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  • blackˈ-tieˈ (blăkˈtīˈ) adjective

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