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For the Oscars, Timothée once again skipped the traditional tux in favour of a pastel leather suit by Givenchy, while Kylie leaned into gothic glamour with a black lace take on the naked dress by Ashi Studio. Olivia Allen, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025 After making his big entrance at the awards ceremony on Sunday, Stiller — who wore a classic black tux and tie teamed with a white shirt for the event — went on to present the Best Production Design award to Wicked. Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 Norton looked handsome and straight old-school Hollywood in a refreshingly classic tux with an equally discreet but cool timepiece to match. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025 Grande walked the carpet solo while boyfriend and co-star Ethan Slater arrived earlier in a classic black tux. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 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 14 Apr. 2025.

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tux

noun
: tuxedo
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