tuxedo

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.3.4 See also 1.4 References

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From Tuxedo Park, New York, USA, where the fashion originated.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (US) enPR: tŭksē'dō, IPA: /tʌkˈsidoʊ/, SAMPA: /tVk"sidoU/
• (UK) IPA: /tʌkˈsiːdəʊ/, SAMPA: /tVk"si:d@U/

[edit] Noun

tuxedo (plural tuxedos or tuxedoes)

1. A typically black formal jacket worn by men
2. The entire suit complementing and including this jacket

[edit] Synonyms

• (formal jacket): dinner jacket
• (formal suit): black tie

[edit] Derived terms

• tux

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• smoking jacket

[edit] References

• Online Etymology Dictionary, "Tuxedo"