bolo tie

noun

bo·lo tie | \ ˈbō-lō-

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variants: or bola tie \ ˈbō-lə-

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Definition of bolo tie

: a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie

— called also bolo

Examples of bolo tie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Azran was in Dubai -- bolo tie, cowboy hat and all -- participating in the GITEX Technology Week -- one of the few in-person global tech events this year. — Bijan Hosseini, CNN, "An Israeli cowboy hopes cattle-herding drones will modernize the livestock industry," 18 Dec. 2020 Big-armed Washington QB Jacob Eason (taken in the fourth round) will learn behind Rivers and could be the first man up when the veteran decides to hang up his bolo tie. — Scott Horner, Indianapolis Star, "NFL power rankings: Colts help fill void in AFC," 5 May 2020 Tikhman wore a simple white suit and matching button-down, adding a bolo tie, cowboy hat and cowboy boots. — Hanna Flanagan, PEOPLE.com, "Erin Foster Marries Simon Tikhman on New Year's Eve with Dad David Foster Walking Her Down the Aisle," 1 Jan. 2020 The beer-swilling rapper’s looks have a uniquely boisterous yeehaw quality: think Nudie suits in every color of the rainbow, complete with floss-thin bolo ties. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "Post Malone Cleans Up In His Most Polished Look Yet," 6 Dec. 2019 Ahead of the main presentation, a group of Sandoval students wearing jeans, bolo ties, cowboy hats and boots performed the calabaceado, a dance from Baja, California. — Hannah Leone, chicagotribune.com, "CPS students learning English have academic successes on par with peers, new ‘milestone’ study says," 3 Dec. 2019 Rodgers, who has been known to rock all denim in the past, completed his look with a bolo tie, while both men added '70s-style mustaches as accessories. — Charlotte Carroll, SI.com, "Aaron Rodgers Gets in Canadian Spirit With Head-to-Toe Denim," 22 Aug. 2019 Gray suit in a reptile-skin print, bolo tie (with his initials), loafers. — Wesley Morris, New York Times, "The N.B.A.’s Draft Show Goes On, With Style — Even if It Shouldn’t," 21 June 2019 Alexander-Walker’s choice of attire featured a grey snake skin fabric, the look was rounded out with a western-themed bolo tie. — Jeff Bailey, The Denver Post, "Denver Sports Omelette: Best and worst fashion statements from the NBA draft," 21 June 2019

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“Bolo tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bolo%20tie. Accessed 20 Apr. 2021.

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bolo tie

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English Language Learners Definition of bolo tie

US : a string that is worn around the neck and is held in place by a decorative piece in the front

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