bow tie

noun

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

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The old-school exposure to bean pie is the man on the street selling it in a suit and bow tie. Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025 Photos posted by Garcelle Beauvais, who starred alongside Jamie in The Jamie Foxx Show, showed the Oscar winner clad in a traditional suit and bow tie while Corinne beamed in a high-low Monique Lhuillier off-the-shoulder bridal gown, which was one of her three looks. Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 The actor looked dapper in a black tuxedo and bow tie, while the actress wore a strapless black dress with white floral designs. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025 Cunningham, meanwhile, opted for a classic black suit accessorized by a pink and green plaid bow tie. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bow tie 

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bow tie was in 1890

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“Bow tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bow%20tie. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

bow tie

noun
: a short necktie tied in a bow
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