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

Sprouse complemented his wife’s elaborate look with a black pinstriped suit and oversized bow tie. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Dressed in a sharp black three-piece suit and a dapper yellow bow tie, Lubelo Mthenjana stands alone on a dark stage, taking in the last few seconds of quiet before the curtain opens. — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026

The groom stepped up to the formality of the ceremony with a double-breasted wool suit from The Row, a Zegna tuxedo shirt and bow tie, and Givenchy derby shoes with a square toe. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

In a departure from the typical tux, George sported a navy suit, adding a bow tie and a crisp white button-down, along with some black leather derby shoes. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Oct. 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