formalwear
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of formalwear
Example Sentences
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In her formalwear, Elizabeth favored elaborate embroidery of satin, lace, and silk that incorporated pearls, crystals and sequins.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Played by then-unknowns Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick, the couple find Frank-N-Furter is hosting a convention of partying aliens in formalwear from the planet Transsexual in the galaxy Transylvania.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025
Near the altar, my dad waits for her dressed in a white barong, the traditional formalwear for Filipino men.
From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024
Pannun is best known for his video messages shared on social media, often described as threatening towards Indian leaders and the government, mostly pictured in dark formalwear and white-bearded.
From Reuters • Nov. 23, 2023
It is her mother, Missus Walters, looking even frailer than usual in her formalwear.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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