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Definition of "formalwear" [formalwear]

  • Attire, such as evening gowns and tuxedos, for wear on formal occasions. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "formalwear" in a sentence
  • "Study the vintage style of designer Ralph Lauren, who varies his formalwear by wearing a tuxedo jacket with faded jeans and scuffed cowboy boots."
  • "Interlaid with unbearably long pauses, this turned out to be three rounds: a talent show, a swimwear round, and a formalwear round with interviews."
  • "While Web shopping makes many purchases easy, you still need to go to the store to shop for jeans, blazers and your most special formalwear."