necktie

noun

neck·​tie ˈnek-ˌtī 

: a narrow length of material worn about the neck and tied in front

especially : four-in-hand

Examples of necktie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His answers to media questions this month have included digressions on the history of neckties, his two Bruce Springsteen tattoos and a FaceTime call with The Boss last week. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

Off-duty models stepped out in nonchalant style, pairing the jeans with basic tops and simple belts, while fashion show attendees elevated the laidback fits with button-down denim shirts, neckties and colorful knitwear. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Accessories, like neckties and chain jewelry, are imparting an extra edge to otherwise sleekly minimal outfits. — Young Chul Kim, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Its owner, Seigo Katsuragawa, guides shoppers through an array of handmade neckties and bow ties lining the walls and nestled like jewels in rows of wooden drawers. — New York Times, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for necktie

• ai
• aye
• bae
• bi
• buy
• by
• bye
• chai
• chi
• cry
• die
• dry

Kids Definition

necktie

noun

neck·​tie -ˌtī 

: a narrow length of cloth worn about the neck and tied in front