1
: a short necktie tied in a bowknot
2
: something (such as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape
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Behind the counter, the upbeat waitstaff—dressed in crisp white linen coats and dapper bow ties—have witnessed a rotating cast of characters over the years and have maintained this reputation since opening day in 1946.
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George Motz, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The Grammy-winning R&B singer, 39, glowed in an all-white ERL suit, which combined a puffy, floor-length jacket with a retro-style shirt and enlarged bow tie.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Attendees are encouraged to wear floppy hats, bow ties and bright spring attire.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Riders are encouraged to dress up in bow ties, jackets and vests.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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George Motz, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The Grammy-winning R&B singer, 39, glowed in an all-white ERL suit, which combined a puffy, floor-length jacket with a retro-style shirt and enlarged bow tie.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Attendees are encouraged to wear floppy hats, bow ties and bright spring attire.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Riders are encouraged to dress up in bow ties, jackets and vests.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Bow tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bow%20tie. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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