bow tie

noun

ˈbō-

: a short necktie tied in a bowknot

: something (such as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Hugo looked dapper in a white collar with a black bow tie. —

Shannon Sims, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2023 Ke Huy Quan in Giorgio Armani Certainly not the first to win the Best Supporting Actor in a bow tie, but definitely one of the best-dressed to do so. —

Maverick Li, Men's Health, 13 Mar. 2023 At the BAFTAs last month, for instance, Mescal’s black Gucci tuxedo (complete with a tiny bow tie) was punctuated by a spectacular 1930s Cartier brooch made of platinum, white gold, and diamonds. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2023 Daemion, in a bow tie, stuck close to his mom and cuddled a white dog. —

Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 18 Nov. 2022 Alice in Wonderland's White Rabbit makes for an adorable costume, and the main staples include a red blazer and a bow tie. —

Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022 Kate dazzled onlookers in a floor-length gilded gown by Jenny Packham and was photographed chatting with Daniel Craig, who looked dapper in a double-breasted cerise velvet tuxedo jacket by Anderson & Sheppard over a white shirt and black bow tie. —

Toyin Owoseje, CNN, 20 May 2022 Other styles include the bow tie, the bolo tie, and the Windsor knot. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Dec. 2021 The bride opted for a sleeveless white gown adorned with delicate embellishments, while the groom wore a classic black tuxedo with a matching bow tie. —

Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2021 See More

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