"formalwear" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: formal + -wear Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|formal|wear}} formal + -wear Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} formalwear (uncountable)
  1. Clothing suited to formal occasions Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Clothing Synonyms: formal wear Translations (clothing suited to formal occasions): juhlavaatteet [plural] (Finnish), cēnātōria [neuter, plural] (Latin)

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