black-tie

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adjective

ˈblak-ˌtī

variants or less commonly black tie

: 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

The teaser clip begins with the former ambassador, alive and well, escorting Kate to a black-tie affair. —

Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 One wedding guest put her own unique spin on a black-tie dress code by wearing a homemade hamburger bracelet. —

Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024

Noun

Bird, on the other hand, 50, opted for a black waistcoat and black tie, with a similar black jacket with tails and black trousers. —

Hedy Phillips, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Early bird attendees dressed in ball gowns and black ties gathered for a pre-performance cocktail on the terrace of the David H. Koch Theater’s promenade—a perfect perch to watch all the glamorous arrivals. —

Freya Drohan, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for black-tie