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noun
A collared shirt with buttons worn as part of a formal, business or business casual outfit.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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Synonyms: button-down, button-up, polo, work shirt
Antonyms: none provided
Narrower terms: blouse
noun
A formal, eveningwear shirt with buttons, often worn as part of a black tie or white tie dress code.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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Synonyms: evening shirt, tuxedo shirt
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a man's white shirt (with a starch front) for evening wear (usually with a tuxedo)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: evening shirt
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: shirt
History
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Across languages
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