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Synonyms

formalwear

American  
[fawr-muhl-wair] / ˈfɔr məlˌwɛər /

noun

  1. clothing designed for or customarily worn on formal occasions, as tuxedos and evening gowns.


Etymology

Origin of formalwear

formal 1 + wear

Example Sentences

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Lynch’s double-breasted jacket and necktie almost don’t look like formalwear.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

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

One regular client is an opera buff who needs formalwear to attend concerts around the world.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2023

When Ms. Quant started her first boutique, Bazaar, in 1955, British fashion shops were often staid and demure, catering to high-end clients in search of high-end formalwear.

From Washington Post • Apr. 13, 2023

It is her mother, Missus Walters, looking even frailer than usual in her formalwear.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett