Meaning of the word "white tie" in English

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white tie

US /waɪt taɪ/
UK /waɪt taɪ/
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Noun

1.

a formal dress code for men, consisting of a black tailcoat, white dress shirt, white bow tie, and white waistcoat

Example:
The invitation specified white tie attire for the gala.
Only a few events still require white tie.
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