Adjective: white-tie ,wIt'tINoun: white tie wIt tI
- Formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
"He wore white tie and tails to the gala"; "He wore white tie and dress suit to the gala"; "He wore white tie and full dress to the gala"; "He wore white tie and tailcoat to the gala"; "He wore white tie and tail coat to the gala";
- dress suit, full dress, tailcoat, tail coat, tails, white tie and tails
- Bow tie worn as part of a man's formal evening dress
"He adjusted his white tie before entering the ballroom"
Derived forms: white ties
See also: formal
Type of: bow tie, bowtie, bow-tie, evening clothes, evening dress, eveningwear, formalwear
Encyclopedia: White-tie
White tie