necktie
necktie
Definition
neck·tie (-tī′)
noun
- a band worn around the neck under a collar and tied in front as a four-in-hand or in a bow
- a decorative piece clipped onto the collar to resemble this
necktie
Synonyms
necktie
n.
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.
Browse dictionary entries near necktie
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