tuxedo
clothing
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A tuxedo, also known as a dinner suit, is a semiformal evening suit for men. It typically consists of a jacket and trousers, often in black or a dark color. The jacket can be single-breasted or double-breasted. The term "tuxedo" originates from Tuxedo Park, New York. In British English, a similar formal suit is referred to as a dinner suit. A more casual abbreviation for tuxedo is "tux".123
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