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

The matching trousers, made from fine wool, have a silk-satin side stripe, along with a bow tie and a cummerbund in the same material. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026

About half of the bow tie is traffic-free with most cars channeled through on Seventh Avenue. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026

The color palette took cues from the imagery of the film and its stars, from Bogart’s dinner jacket to the black of his bow tie to his trenchcoat, and Bergman’s delicate pastel tones. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

William suited up in a black velvet double-breasted suit jacket, white button-down shirt, black bow tie, matching slacks, and shiny dress shoes. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 Sep. 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