black tienoun [ U ]
uk/ˌblæk ˈtaɪ/us/ˌblæk ˈtaɪ/clothes, including for men a black bow tie, worn for very formal social occasions:
Do we need to wear black tie?
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Dresses, suits & gowns
- abaya
- ballgown
- burka
- burkini
- caftan
- jumpsuit
- kaftan
- kimono
- lounge suit
- maxi
- robe
- safari suit
- salwar kameez
- sari
- shell suit
- trouser suit
- tunic
- two-piece
- wrap
- wrapper
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black-tie
adjective ukus
a black-tie event
Tonight's dinner is black-tie.