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white tie en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) The most formal kind of eveningwear for men, consisting of an evening tailcoat, trousers with strips of braid down the side seams, white stiff-fronted shirt, white bow tie and waistcoat with or without sash.
  2. (uncountable) A dress code specifying white tie for men and ball gown or evening dress for women, or, alternatively, full military dress or national costume.
    • You are cordially invited to dinner with His Excellency the President. Dress: White Tie.

Relateds

morning dress · tails · national costume · black tie

Synonyms

full dress (dress code) · full evening dress (dress code) · evening dress (dress code)

Translations (10)

de Frack-Anzug (men's most formal eveningwear) · ca frac (men's most formal eveningwear) · sv frack (men's most formal eveningwear) · de Frack (men's most formal eveningwear) · fi frakkipuku (men's most formal eveningwear) · fi frakki (men's most formal eveningwear) · fi juhlapuku (dress code) · pl dress code (dress code) · fi frakki (dress code) · pl frak (men's most formal eveningwear)