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 Ath-formal Wear Terry-cloth bow ties, pleated basketball shorts, satin jockstraps, velvet sports bras, silk yoga pants, Jordans with a six-inch heel. Jen Spyra, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2024 His bow tie, over his crisp white button down, paired perfectly with the black satin lapels on his jacket. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Mar. 2024 Eve, the daughter of Spielberg's stepdaughter Jessica Capshaw, 47, wore a baby blue strapless dress and stood next to Spielberg, who opted for a suit and bow tie. Staff Author, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 Fans in attendance will receive a Cavs Bow Tie Night rally towel and are encouraged to wear their own bow ties to the game. Chris Manning, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 The American Fiction star paired a Dior suit and bow tie with a Jewel Aficionado brooch, David Yurman cufflinks, and a chic Omega Speedmaster 57 for Saturday’s ceremony. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2024 Actor and Grammy winner Ice-T walks onto the set of EW’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit cover shoot in a suit and bow tie that would make his character Fin, famous for his Gucci quarter zips and Adidas sneakers, laugh. Alex Ross, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2024 Now your napkin's ready for your place card. 14 of 16 The Bow Tie Napkin Even if your event isn't formal enough to require wearing bow ties, your table can be dressed to the nines by folding your napkins into dapper bows and displaying them on top of your plates. Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2024 Read More: New Year's Eve 2024 fireworks shows in NYC and how to watch them tonight Earlier this week, the giant 2024 numerals were hoisted into place atop One Times Square, and the nearly 12,000 pound ball got a bow tie makeover. Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2023

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

bow tie

noun
: a short necktie tied in a bow
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