bow tie

noun

ˈbō- How to pronounce bow tie (audio)
1
: a short necktie tied in a bowknot
2
: something (such as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape

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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 The collection included items from Sanders' personal and professional life, from handwritten notes and recipe cards to his signature clip-on bow tie and the 1964 planner that sparked one of the night's biggest bidding wars. — Olivianna Calmes, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Dresses, sport coats, bow ties, and full glam are to be expected. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 One of the thousands of bow tie pins that were given to fans on July 30 for the Rocket Classic opening. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bow tie

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bow tie was in 1890

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bow tie

noun
: a short necktie tied in a bow
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