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Wearing a burgundy tux and trousers, Miller was sporting long hair and a beret, but did not stop for photographers on the carpet. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 17 May 2025 Jimmy Fallon Jimmy Fallon wore a Zegna tux with a Chanel watch. Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025 In a sea of traditional tuxes, cummerbunds and bowties, those who own the style have consistently hit red carpets in looks that shake up the men's wear ecosystem, but still prioritize elegance, tailoring and style. Paige Hopkins, Axios, 2 May 2025 Reynolds, 48, donned a simple velvet tux that year. Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for tux

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First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tux was in 1922

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“Tux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tux. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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tux

noun
: tuxedo
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