1
: a short necktie tied in a bowknot
2
: something (such as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape
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Cunningham, meanwhile, opted for a classic black suit accessorized by a pink and green plaid bow tie.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
In the past, this might have required a personal network, industry connections or even specialized brokers—imagine a wine expert in a bow tie in a dusty back room.
—Jeremy Kasler, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The wide receiver walked into the Mater Dei gym early Wednesday morning wearing a tuxedo, bow tie, and a Washington Huskies cap.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 4 Dec. 2024
On the groom’s side, Garrett gets a chance to spend some time with Taylor’s dad, who helps him with his bow tie.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
In the past, this might have required a personal network, industry connections or even specialized brokers—imagine a wine expert in a bow tie in a dusty back room.
—Jeremy Kasler, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The wide receiver walked into the Mater Dei gym early Wednesday morning wearing a tuxedo, bow tie, and a Washington Huskies cap.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 4 Dec. 2024
On the groom’s side, Garrett gets a chance to spend some time with Taylor’s dad, who helps him with his bow tie.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for bow tie
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“Bow tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bow%20tie. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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