bow tie

[boh]

noun

1. a small necktie tied in a bow at the collar.

2. a sweet roll or Danish pastry having a shape similar to that of a bow tie or butterfly.

bow tie

/ bəʊ /

noun

1. a man's tie tied in a bow, now chiefly in plain black for formal evening wear

Word History and Origins

Origin of bow tie¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

Voluptuous bow ties and cravats worn scrunchily with fisherman sandals and socks.

From Los Angeles Times

Wearing a cowboy hat and bow tie, Rogers chews his gum.

From Los Angeles Times

Lynch’s tuxedo is understated, his bow tie nothing to remember.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s an incredibly visible site because it’s at what we call a ‘bow tie’ intersection and because it forms the eastern gateway to Beverly Hills,” architect Gary Handel said.

From Los Angeles Times

Wallace soon waltzes into the room to take over, having accessorised his usual clothes with a larger-than-life sparkling red bow tie.

From BBC