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

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The singer appeared at an event in Miami in a khaki trench coat over a white ensemble with a black bow tie. Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024 The former Speaker of the House was accompanied by her husband Paul, who sported a classic tuxedo and bow tie. Hannah Malach, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024 Now, menswear has changed so much that bow ties register as pedestrian garb better suited to waiters than to revelers. Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024 Concierge ● The most frequent request to the hotel concierge on an award show night is assistance with a bow tie. Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 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

Dictionary Entries Near bow tie

Cite this Entry

“Bow tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bow%20tie. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

bow tie

noun
: a short necktie tied in a bow
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!