necktie

noun

neck·​tie ˈnek-ˌtī How to pronounce necktie (audio)
: a narrow length of material worn about the neck and tied in front
especially : four-in-hand

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Gambling Man Varying in size, flounce, and attitude, ribbon ties—also called gambler or Kentucky neckties—have long been a legitimate black-tie alternative. Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024 Voted one of People Magazine’s Sexiest Men of 2020, Mr. Kornacki is strict to his sartorial choices: A diagonal striped necktie, white Oxford collar, shirt sleeves rolled just below the elbow, khaki trousers, and athletic sneakers that are ready to run circles around a touchscreen. Tanya Akim, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The set features a white and black vertically striped costume, a long-sleeve jacket, matching striped pants, a white shirt, and a black necktie. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Aug. 2024 Clever styling makes neckties even cooler; try tucking it into your waistband, experimenting with a less common knot, or flinging it over your shoulder à la Bottega Veneta. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for necktie 

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of necktie was in 1838

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“Necktie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necktie. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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necktie

noun
neck·​tie -ˌtī How to pronounce necktie (audio)
: a narrow length of cloth worn about the neck and tied in front

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