formalwear
3
3.6
- noun
- /ˈfɔrməlˌwɛr/
- On behalf of the entire Centennial Dance Committee, we look forward to seeing you there in your formalwear.
Examples
-
They're not a bunch of fags in rented formalwear... ...seducing everybody with Euro-trash accents.
-
If you find formalwear that is comfortable, you talk about it all the time because it's unusual.
Blog text (19) -
On behalf of the entire Centennial Dance Committee, we look forward to seeing you there in your formalwear.
-
The photos of young attractives in formalwear.
Blog text (15) -
Traditional Kryptonian formalwear.
-
He wore a classic black tuxedo as his formalwear for the wedding reception.
-
At the gala, everyone arrived in elegant formalwear, making the night feel special.
-
She chose a stunning evening gown as her formalwear for the charity ball.
Synonyms
206
2.5
A long formal robe like those worn at graduations or in court
53
4.3
Clothes for special or formal occasions, like a suit
53
3.8
Clothing for a particular purpose or event
23
6.5
Clothes of a special type worn for a role or occasion
16
2.7
A long formal dress that women wear to evening parties or special events
12
3.3
A short elegant dress for women to wear at evening events
10
3.5
A long formal dress worn by women to very special events like balls
7
3.4
A formal dress worn by women for evening events
4
6.8
Formal evening clothes for men worn at very important events
3
3.8
Clothes worn for formal evening events, like a suit or long dress
3
7.1
A set of clothes worn for a particular occasion
3
3.5
A formal men's outfit with a tailcoat and trousers for evening events
2
3.5
A dress, suit, or gown people wear for special occasions
2
4.2
Clothes worn for formal evening events like dinners or parties
1
3.4
A formal long gown worn to evening events like dinners
1
2.7
A formal, stylish dress worn for special events
1
4.2
A formal dress worn to evening events, especially dinners
A formal dress a woman wears to a ball or gala
Formal clothes that men wear for special occasions like a suit or tuxedo
How Formal
- Formal
2
7.0
- Formal
27
3.7
3
3.6
17
1.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Formalwear comes from the parts formal (meaning 'proper' or for 'special occasions') and wear (clothes). So, formalwear is the clothes you put on for important events, like tuxedos and evening gowns.