bow tie

noun

ˈbō- 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Owen coordinated in a red velvet tuxedo jacket, black pants, and a bow tie. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Meanwhile, Pitt coordinated with his girlfriend in a black tux complete with a black bow tie and black sunglasses. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 July 2026

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid repped the Kingdom with a wink by pairing a red bow tie with his custom tuxedo from Peters Clothiers in Kansas City. — Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

Affleck wore a Ralph Lauren Couture white tuxedo jacket with black pants and a black bow tie. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bow tie

• ai
• aye
• bae
• bi
• buy
• by
• bye
• chai
• chi
• cry
• die
• dry

Kids Definition

bow tie

noun

: a short necktie tied in a bow