British term for tuxedo.
Dinner jacket
Etymology & History
British term for tuxedo. Worn for formal dinners. Americans say 'tuxedo' (from Tuxedo Park, NY). British term describes function (dinner wear). The terminology difference reflects formal wear cultural differences.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Formal
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