Tuxedo
/tʌkˈsiː.doʊ/noun
A formal suit characterized by a black coat and trousers, typically worn in evening wear.
Did you know?The term 'tuxedo' comes from a Native American word for 'crooked', hinting at the suit's unconventional origins at a New York retreat in the late 19th century.
Etymological Timeline
1850s
Native American
tuxedo
“Derived from a word meaning 'crooked' in the language of the Lenape tribe, referring to the landscape of the area.”
1865
English
tuxedo
“First used to describe a dinner jacket worn by the upper class at the Tuxedo Park club.”
1886
English
tuxedo
“Gained popularity in the United States as a fashionable alternative to the tailcoat.”
1920s
English
tuxedo
“Solidified its status as the go-to formal wear for black-tie events, symbolizing sophistication and elegance.”
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