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

The audience wore more neckties than feather boas, though plenty of those. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026

In the photograph, the defendant was wearing a black dress shirt, black slacks, and what appears to be a red necktie, tucked into his pants. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2026

Since the early nineteenth century, suits have evolved from tailcoats and pantaloons to frock coats and top hats to modern suit jackets and neckties. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026

As seen in photos from the event, Shields kept things casual and chic in an all-white outfit, featuring a silk midi skirt, a white tank and a navy necktie. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 5 June 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