bow tie

A form of bowtie — A man's necktie tied in a bow around the throat.

Meanings

nounbow tie (plural bow ties)

plural bow ties

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of bowtie.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna man's tie that ties in a bow

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APA

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MLA

“bow tie.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bow%20tie. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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