necktie

[ nek-tahy ]

noun

1. a band of decorative fabric worn around the neck, under the collar, and tied in front to hang down the front of a shirt or to form a small bow.
2. any band, scarf, or tie fastened at the front of the neck.
3. Slang. a hangman's rope.

necktie

/ ˈnɛkˌtaɪ /

noun

1. the US name for tie

Other Words From

• necktieless adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of necktie¹

First recorded in 1830–40; neck + tie

Example Sentences

“Yes,” says the cartoon man, wearing a yellow necktie and gesturing with upraised hands, “I can’t emphasize enough that it provides significant profit to your practice.”

From Popular-Science

Slight variations in seasonal jersey patterns only enhance their sameness, and tire widths go in and out of fashion like men’s neckties.

From Outside Online

In front of him is a drink, dark red wine the color of his necktie, and a book by Geoff Dyer.

From The Daily Beast

Lauren even introduced a white jumpsuit with a plunging neckline, and a formal black suit and coordinating necktie for women.

From The Daily Beast

The “new” Abe has a smoother face with a straighter collar, a neater necktie and a shorter neck.

From The Daily Beast

Them gentlemen is candidates for a rope necktie apiece—nice perfessional assassins t' have in the Police!

From Project Gutenberg

And then young Weedham tried a necktie tackle that was supposed to flatten Black Hood to the floor.

From Project Gutenberg

The necktie had made a heavy draft on him, and twenty cents was all he could find in either pocket.

From Project Gutenberg

Sure enough, there was the kitten, not taking the least care of her necktie, just ready to pounce upon a big mouse.

From Project Gutenberg

She laid one on the bed, his collar and necktie beside it, and took down his best suit from the closet.

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