1
: a short necktie tied in a bowknot
2
: something (such as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape
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Jenny McCarthy's son coordinated with his date with a pink bow tie and pocket square to match her gown. —
Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026 The dog has to wear his bow tie, and everyone has to have the matching pajama set a month in advance. —Aiko Bethea, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026 In a dramatic finish, the hem of the bodysuit transformed into garter points embellished with miniature satin bow ties and matching gold suspension clasps. —Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026 The service The concierge is impossible to miss—just look for the man in the monarch bow tie. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bow tie
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Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026 The dog has to wear his bow tie, and everyone has to have the matching pajama set a month in advance. —Aiko Bethea, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026 In a dramatic finish, the hem of the bodysuit transformed into garter points embellished with miniature satin bow ties and matching gold suspension clasps. —Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026 The service The concierge is impossible to miss—just look for the man in the monarch bow tie. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bow tie
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“Bow tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/bow%20tie. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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