tux

[ tuhks ]

noun

, Informal.

1. tuxedo.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tux¹

First recorded in 1920–25; by shortening

Example Sentences

He concludes "It’s time to return the tux. I’ve had the trousers let out a few inches, but a tailor can take them in again. As for the stain on the jacket, that’s just pork fat. I think it adds character."

From Salon

Four years later, when Apple was a Met Gala sponsor, its chief executive, Tim Cook, showed up in tux and tails.

From New York Times

To make up for missing his friend’s wedding, the comedian flies to Atlanta in a tux, asks the groom for forgiveness, and delivers a belated best man speech.

From Los Angeles Times

The Queen chuckled as a joke was made that the young boy, dressed in a tux, had stolen her thunder, and smiled down at him.

From BBC

She switched to a more traditional outfit for the Vanity Fair Party, while her husband John Krasinski opted for a white tux.

From BBC

Related Words

• cloak
• frock
• jacket
• overcoat
• raincoat
• suit
• tuxedo
• windbreaker
• wrap