bolo tie

noun

bo·​lo tie ˈbō-lō- How to pronounce bolo tie (audio)
variants or bola tie
: a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie

called also bolo

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Salazar’s cowboy hat, which along with boots and bolo tie is a signature part of his wardrobe, has its own place in the large book shelf behind his desk. Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2025 In the photo, Weir stands next to the superstar and her sparkling red dress, smiling through his massive white beard and black bolo tie as if he time-traveled from an Old West saloon. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025 Starting off strong, Chalamet — who channeled Dylan in a black leather jacket, lime green shirt and diamond bolo tie — quoted late director David Lynch in his introduction of the biopic. Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025 The Complete Unknown star wore a leather suit, with Cowboy-esque accessories including boots and a bolo tie. Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bolo tie

Word History

Etymology

probably from bola

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bolo tie was in 1954

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“Bolo tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bolo%20tie. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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