Tux

/tʌks/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A tuxedo, a formal suit typically worn for evening events, characterized by its black or white jacket and matching trousers.

He arrived at the gala wearing a classic black tux.

A character often represented as a penguin, used as the mascot for the Linux operating system.

Tux is often seen in promotional materials for Linux events.

Derived from the word tuxedo, referring to the evening dress style associated with the Tuxedo Park community in New York.

tuxedo rental

A service that allows one to rent a tuxedo for special occasions.

black tie

Formal dress code requiring a tuxedo.

tuxedos for weddings

Tuxedos specifically tailored for wedding ceremonies.

suit

A set of clothes made from the same fabric, typically a jacket and trousers.

bow tie

A type of necktie that is tied in a bow, often worn with a tuxedo.

A way to refer to dressing up formally.

He really brought his A-game with that tux.

To look sharp and well-dressed.

You clean up nice in that tux!