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black tie

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1. black tie - Noun

2. black tie - Adjective

3. black tie - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

a black bow tie worn with a dinner jacket

semiformal evening dress for men

moderately formal; requiring a dinner jacket

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black-tie

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he wore semiformal attire Source: Internet

a black-tie dinner Source: Internet

2011/2012 New Year's Party aboard QE2 On 31 December 2011 the QE2 was the location of a lavish New Year's Eve party in Dubai. citation The black tie event citation was run by Global Event Management and included over 1,000 guests. Source: Internet

After a "last week on Impact," viewers are invited to Black Tie Affair, whatever that is. Source: Internet

Although some style authorities consider the wing collar to be an acceptable option for black tie shirts, they should not be worn with double cuffs or a pleated bib, citation and are better suited to the more formal single-breasted peak lapel jacket. Source: Internet

Aspiring secretaries of state and defense strut their stuff at think tank conferences and, until the pandemic, at alcohol-fueled, black tie events in Washington. Source: Internet

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