necktie

/ˈnɛkˌtaɪ/
/ˈnɛktaɪ/
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Other forms: neckties

Definitions of necktie
  1. noun
    neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in a knot at the front
    “he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie”
    synonyms: tie
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    bola, bola tie, bolo, bolo tie
    a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie
    bow tie, bow-tie, bowtie
    a man's tie that ties in a bow
    four-in-hand
    a long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other
    old school tie
    necktie indicating the school the wearer attended
    string tie
    a very narrow necktie usually tied in a bow
    Windsor tie
    a wide necktie worn in a loose bow
    black tie
    a black bow tie worn with a dinner jacket
    white tie
    bow tie worn as part of a man's formal evening dress
    type of:
    neckwear
    articles of clothing worn about the neck
Pronunciation
US
/ˈnɛkˌtaɪ/
UK
/ˈnɛktaɪ/
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