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

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Fernandez decided to buy her Yorkshire terrier, Zoe, bow ties to put in her long fur. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025 Princess Kate also accessorized her look with the purple and green bow tie pin that represents her patron role of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Escher Walcott, People.com, 13 July 2025 The formula is more straightforward, with plug-and-play elements like a bow tie, cuff links, and a polished pair of loafers. Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 2 July 2025 Bezos, who is No. 4 on Forbes' global billionaires list, donned a black tuxedo and bow tie over a white shirt. Gavin Jones, USA Today, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bow tie

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 25 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

bow tie

noun
: a short necktie tied in a bow
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