How to Use bow tie in a Sentence

bow tie

noun
  • The bow ties were as distinct as the people who wore them.
    Katherine Fitzgerald, azcentral, 8 Oct. 2019
  • Three buttons, a bow tie, and a tuxedo swell over a round white chest.
    Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2019
  • An actor wearing his signature cap, bow tie, and suspenders will be.
    Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 10 Oct. 2019
  • And fashion came up in each eulogy, with all three speakers wearing a bow tie themselves.
    Katherine Fitzgerald, azcentral, 8 Oct. 2019
  • Rock 'n' roll was still wearing suits and bow ties, turning up on parents' doorsteps asking daughters out on ice cream dates.
    New Atlas, 10 July 2024
  • For Broadway's biggest night, the teenager rocked a crisp white shirt under a teal vest, plus teal trousers and bow tie.
    Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
  • For the glam evening, the mom-to-be showed off her baby bump under a long-sleeved gold gown, while Leech looked dashing in a dark suit and bow tie.
    Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 10 Sep. 2019
  • The adorable pup walked the red carpet and posed for photos with James, who looked dapper in a burgundy velvet jacket and black bow tie.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 4 Sep. 2019
  • At the age of 27, not driving had been a core part of my identity — like how some people are vegans or wear bow ties — for many years.
    Zoe Greenberg, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2019
  • In nearly all of the photos, the top prosecutors are clean cut, wearing suits with bow ties or traditional neckties.
    oregonlive.com, 21 Aug. 2019
  • Waiters donning white jackets and bow ties darted around with trays of champagne while a band played hits by Julio Iglesias and Perry Como.
    Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 31 July 2024
  • Perch the gang on a bench or ledge and add top hats and bow ties.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
  • For the bow tie knot, wrap a 2-inch strip around the cinched center; glue ends.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Kent’s bow tie and three-piece suit seemed straight out of the Truman era.
    Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2019
  • There was King in a blue suit and bow tie, chomping on a cigar.
    Matthew Allan, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2023
  • Daemion, in a bow tie, stuck close to his mom and cuddled a white dog.
    Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Inside, Aris wore a dark suit and a bright green bow tie.
    Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2019
  • The groom donned a classic black tuxedo and a dark green bow tie.
    Jenny Block, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2020
  • Just look at the referee, in his starched shirt and bow tie.
    Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 18 Nov. 2021
  • At the same time, a lone man, clean-cut, with a red bow tie, walked down the aisle as if heading for the stage.
    Les Payne, The New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2020
  • The sellers wore white uniforms with black shoes, a red bow tie and a change belt.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 17 June 2024
  • The mom-of-two stunned in a plunging red dress, while the 50 First Dates star looked handsome in a black suit and bow tie.
    Adrianna C. Freedman, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2023
  • The hot pink croc sports a sparkly bowler hat and oversized bow tie and has bright lime eyes.
    Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2020
  • Hugo looked dapper in a white collar with a black bow tie.
    Shannon Sims, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Brendan kept things classic in a black tux and bow tie.
    Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 11 June 2022
  • Other styles include the bow tie, the bolo tie, and the Windsor knot.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Dec. 2021
  • Oscar, a 7-year-old French bulldog dressed in a bow tie, was the best man and tagged alongside the groom.
    Alix Strauss, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Gere, 74, was dressed to impress in a classic black tux, white dress shirt, and black bow tie.
    Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
  • Green suit jacket and matching shorts, with a black bow tie.
    Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Sep. 2023
  • The Kevin Germanier creation featured big cutouts at the abdomen and a bold bow tied at the waist.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Dec. 2019

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'bow tie.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: