1
: a short necktie tied in a bowknot
2
: something (such as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape
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Her scene partner, who had previously played 007 in the movies GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), and The World Is Not Enough (1999), took off his black bow tie after Die Another Day.
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Nov. 2025
Her two sons wore matching purple suits with purple bow ties, smiling and posing on either side of their mom.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
The boys, Milan, 12, and Sasha, 10, matched their famous mom, wearing the same lavender suits and bow ties to the event.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Properties ranging from boutique hotels to luxury resorts keep backup clothing items, such as ties, bow ties, dark socks, pantyhose, belts, and fashion tape.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Nov. 2025
Her two sons wore matching purple suits with purple bow ties, smiling and posing on either side of their mom.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
The boys, Milan, 12, and Sasha, 10, matched their famous mom, wearing the same lavender suits and bow ties to the event.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Properties ranging from boutique hotels to luxury resorts keep backup clothing items, such as ties, bow ties, dark socks, pantyhose, belts, and fashion tape.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bow tie
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“Bow tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bow%20tie. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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