Black Tie (Noun)
Meaning 1
A black bow tie worn with a dinner jacket.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The invitation specified a black-tie event, which meant the men had to wear tuxedos and a black bow tie.
- At the awards ceremony, all the celebrities wore stunning outfits, with the men sporting a crisp white shirt and a perfectly knotted black tie.
- For his first opera night, Jack made sure to dress to the nines, including a dashing black tie to complete his outfit.
- When getting dressed for the wedding, Sarah reminded her fiancé not to forget his black tie to go with his tailcoat.
- As the master of ceremonies, John looked elegant in his well-tailored tuxedo, complete with a perfectly tied black tie.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Semiformal evening dress for men.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.