: a narrow length of material worn about the neck and tied in front
especially
: four-in-hand
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In one such cord-and-mirror series, he is nattily dressed in a plaid oxford shirt and a necktie.
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David Kamp, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Add a belt for shape, wear it loose with sandals for a casual look, or channel the actress with a necktie and heels.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Ties added added a sharp prep-school attitude to classic ensembles, while scarves showcased their versatility as headpieces, belts, and chic neckties.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Let the collar poke out of crewneck sweaters or throw on a necktie for yet more styling options.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
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David Kamp, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Add a belt for shape, wear it loose with sandals for a casual look, or channel the actress with a necktie and heels.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Ties added added a sharp prep-school attitude to classic ensembles, while scarves showcased their versatility as headpieces, belts, and chic neckties.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Let the collar poke out of crewneck sweaters or throw on a necktie for yet more styling options.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for necktie
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“Necktie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necktie. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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necktie
noun
neck·tie
-ˌtī 
: a narrow length of cloth worn about the neck and tied in front
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