Definition of necktie
: a narrow length of material worn about the neck and tied in front;
especially
: four-in-hand
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Recent Examples of necktie from the Web
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There were circus props galore, too, but in-between the funny hats, extra-long neckties, extra-large sunglasses and colorful parasols, were some very luxe looks.
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Another suggested orange neckties as an alternative.
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During the odd-number games the New Orleans Pelicans star has played so far, Davis has worn a suit with a necktie to the arena, and in even-number games he's gone with a more casual look.
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Alexander maintains a cache of neckties for job applicants to borrow for interviews.
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The stripes on a school uniform necktie are the same quick white lines that define the edge of the student’s sweater and the pattern of her jacket in a scene composed like a yearbook’s class picture..
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Investigators released bank surveillance photos of the suspect, who was nicely dressed and wearing a cap and necktie.
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Do the servers’ Tom Ford suits have elastic waistbands and clip-on polyester neckties?
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Bring in two regular neckties (patterns should go together) and Howard will turn them into a one-of-a-kind bowtie for $40.
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First Known Use of necktie
1838
NECKTIE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of necktie for English Language Learners
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: a long piece of cloth that is worn by men around the neck and under a collar and that is tied in front with a knot at the top
NECKTIE Defined for Kids
Definition of necktie for Students
: a narrow length of material worn under the collar and tied in front
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