1
: a short necktie tied in a bowknot
2
: something (such as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape
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Fernandez decided to buy her Yorkshire terrier, Zoe, bow ties to put in her long fur.
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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
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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
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“Bow tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bow%20tie. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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