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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The only apparent concession to modern sensibilities was that half of the men are not wearing neckties. Christopher F. Schuetze, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025 Countless gift guides for the men in your life offer up the same neckties and tool sets and tasteful leather belts. Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2025 Some legislators signaled support of Ukraine on Tuesday night by wearing scarves, shirts, jackets, ribbons or striped neckties in blue and yellow — the colors featured in the country’s national flag. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025 The mom of three dressed as Alan Grant in khaki pants, a blue button down, a red necktie and safari hat, while her fiancé Steve Kazee played Ian Malcolm, sporting a sleek, all-black look complete with a leather jacket and small glasses. Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for necktie

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Apr. 2025.

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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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