bow tie

noun

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

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The girls wore light blue dresses for the court house ceremony, while the boys wore black suits with light blue bow ties. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 In a dramatic finish, the hem of the bodysuit transformed into garter points embellished with miniature satin bow ties and matching gold suspension clasps. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026 The service The concierge is impossible to miss—just look for the man in the monarch bow tie. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026 The bow ties may have retired, but Shalit has clearly not. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bow tie

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bow tie was in 1890

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“Bow tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bow%20tie. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

bow tie

noun
: a short necktie tied in a bow
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