black-tie

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adjective

ˈblak-ˌtī

variants or less commonly black tie

Synonyms of black-tie next

: characterized by or requiring the wearing of semiformal evening clothes consisting of a usually black tie and tuxedo for men and a formal dress for women

a black-tie dinner

compare white-tie

black tie

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noun

: semiformal clothing

gentlemen in black tie for the banquet

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Adjective

In the first photo, the couple, who celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary earlier this year, stood with one another on a staircase in coordinating black-tie looks. —

Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024 All tables and seats for this black-tie gala are sold out, however, there is a waitlist for tickets. —

Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

Noun

Known for his impeccable sense of style, he is frequently seen wearing this timepiece with everything from jeans to a black tie. —

Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024 Fan video of the special moment found Harlow, dressed in a dark double-breasted suit with a light blue shirt and black tie, expertly crooning the song over the sweep of strings to whoops of delight from the audience. —

Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for black-tie