bow tie

noun

1
: a short necktie tied in a bowknot
2
: something (such as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape

Examples of bow tie in a Sentence

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Known more for colorful his bow ties and gentle demeanor than his cool factor, Johnson is nevertheless a very thoughtful choice, whether Chalamet was serious about it or not. Tom Tapp, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024 The old-school exposure to bean pie is the man on the street selling it in a suit and bow tie. Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025 Photos posted by Garcelle Beauvais, who starred alongside Jamie in The Jamie Foxx Show, showed the Oscar winner clad in a traditional suit and bow tie while Corinne beamed in a high-low Monique Lhuillier off-the-shoulder bridal gown, which was one of her three looks. Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 The actor looked dapper in a black tuxedo and bow tie, while the actress wore a strapless black dress with white floral designs. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bow tie 

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bow tie was in 1890

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“Bow tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bow%20tie. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

bow tie

noun
: a short necktie tied in a bow
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