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

Trump has written several books, appeared in movies and pro-wrestling programming, and sold everything from beverages to neckties.

From BBC

They reinstated him in 1951, but his unique look - baggy plus-fours, white silk shirts and a necktie - wasn't seen so much in the US after that.

From BBC

He had a shirt, trousers, socks, shoes, underwear, a necktie, and suspenders.

From Literature

Low tweeted at the time, sporting a brightly colored necktie in a photo.

From Seattle Times

In 2011, Christian Bale wore what I think is still one of the strangest Oscar looks of all time: a shawl collar tuxedo jacket with a black shirt, waistcoat, and inexplicably, a black necktie.

From Los Angeles Times