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The correct spelling is white tie.
How to pronounce white tie
noun
Say it like: Wit-e t-ee
The correct spelling is white tie. The most formal kind of eveningwear for men, consisting of an evening tailcoat, trousers with strips of braid down the side seams, white stiff-fronted shirt, white bow tie and w… For example: "You are cordially invited to dinner with His Excellency the President. Dress: White Tie."
Usage Examples
“You are cordially invited to dinner with His Excellency the President. Dress: White Tie.”
Definition
noun
- 1.The most formal kind of eveningwear for men, consisting of an evening tailcoat, trousers with strips of braid down the side seams, white stiff-fronted shirt, white bow tie and waistcoat with or without sash.
- 2.A dress code specifying white tie for men and ball gown or evening dress for women, or, alternatively, full military dress or national costume.
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