1
: a short necktie tied in a bowknot
2
: something (such as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape
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Reynolds wore a classic black suit with a bow tie during the rare outing with his wife.
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Janelle Ash , Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In a few minutes, Gates, wearing a suit and bow tie, will be showing Max the meditation practice known as box breathing — four-second inhale, four-second exhale — in front of more than 50,000 people.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
For the 2025 Oscars, Culkin — nominated for best supporting actor for A Real Pain — is wearing a custom tuxedo by Zegna, consisting of a shawl collar jacket in a deep green, paired with a black tuxedo shirt, black bow tie and black tuxedo trousers.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
Darden looked dapper in a three-piece ivory suit with a brown bow tie.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Janelle Ash , Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In a few minutes, Gates, wearing a suit and bow tie, will be showing Max the meditation practice known as box breathing — four-second inhale, four-second exhale — in front of more than 50,000 people.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
For the 2025 Oscars, Culkin — nominated for best supporting actor for A Real Pain — is wearing a custom tuxedo by Zegna, consisting of a shawl collar jacket in a deep green, paired with a black tuxedo shirt, black bow tie and black tuxedo trousers.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
Darden looked dapper in a three-piece ivory suit with a brown bow tie.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Apr. 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 5 May. 2025.
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