Black-tie

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Moderately formal; usually requiring a dinner jacket (tuxedo) for men.

    "There is black-tie dinner at the Castle this evening."

Adjective
  1. 1
    moderately formal; requiring a dinner jacket wordnet

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"There is black-tie dinner at the Castle this evening."

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