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WHITE-TIE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does white-tie mean?
• WHITE-TIE (adjective)
The adjective WHITE-TIE has 1 sense:
1. requiring white ties and tailcoats for men
Familiarity information: WHITE-TIE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Requiring white ties and tailcoats for men
Context example:
a white-tie occasion
Similar:
formal (being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress))
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