English / idiom
Black Tie Event
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A formal social gathering where guests are expected to wear formal evening attire such as tuxedos and evening gowns
In context
01
The annual hospital fundraiser was a black tie event that raised millions for free cancer treatments.
02
He preferred modest volunteering, but he wore a tuxedo to the black tie event to advocate for orphan welfare.
Synonyms
formal gala,formal evening,dressy affair
Antonyms
casual gathering,informal party,come-as-you-are get-together
Collocations
host a black tie event,attend a black tie event,elegant black tie event