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necktie Definition

neck·tie (-tī′)

noun

  1. a band worn around the neck under a collar and tied in front as a four-in-hand or in a bow
  2. a decorative piece clipped onto the collar to resemble this

necktie Synonyms

necktie

n.

neckwear, knot, ascot; see tie 2.

Neckties include: cravat, flowing tie, bow tie, stock, four-in-hand tie, string tie, bolo tie, white tie, black tie, Windsor tie, scarf.

necktie Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • wear: He even wore a necktie, a bright bit of ribbon.
  • make: Balla apparently exhibited some objects of colorful wood and neckties made of wood.
  • tie: Loi quickly ties a dark green necktie around one before running along the bank, upstream and out of sight.

Adjective modifier

  • white: As she recounts this story, Relebohile pauses to wipe tears away with the red and white striped necktie of her school uniform.
  • brilliant: He was well dressed, but his brilliant necktie, shining pin, and glittering rings were flamboyant in their effect.
  • modern: The modern necktie 's original name was the four-in-hand tie.

Noun used with modifier

  • silk: Alphabetical 2002 Neckties - Choose from, novelty ties to stylish mens silk neckties that can be great gifts from dad's to teachers.
  • orange: After a while a group of young men with slicked back hair and orange neckties emerged.
  • designer: Jermyn Shirts Jermyn Shirts offers a range of high quality Men's Shirts, designer silk neckties and hand made cuff links.
necktie Quotes

Oh I have been to Ludlow fair And left my necktie God knows where, And carried half-way home, or near, Pints and quarts of Ludlow beer.

—Housman, A(lfred) E(dward)