white tie en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- (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.
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(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)