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

Meanwhile, Hermann, 59, and their sons — August Miklos Friedrich, 20, and Andrew Nicolas Hermann, 14 — wore matching black suits with bow ties. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026

While George opted for a classic tuxedo with a double-breasted jacket and black bow tie, Amal favored a custom design from Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Set the scene Two six-foot pink elephants hover above a red awning, decked out in top hats and dapper bow ties. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

George, meanwhile, suited up in a simple black tux and bow tie to receive the festival’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 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