semiformal
IPA: sɛmifɝmˈæɫ
noun
- (Canada, US) A social event in which one is expected to dress in semiformal wear.
adjective
- Somewhat formal.
- (Canada, US, specifically) Of clothing: having a level of formality between that of informal and formal wear.
- (Canada, US, specifically) Of an event: having a semiformal dress code.
semi-formal
IPA: sˈɛmifˈɔrmʌɫ
adjective
- moderately formal; requiring a dinner jacket