necktie

/ˌnɛkˈtaɪ/

/ˈnɛktaɪ/

Other forms: neckties

Definitions of necktie

1. noun

   neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in a knot at the front
   “he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie”

   synonyms: tie

   types:

   bola, bola tie, bolo, bolo tie

   a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie

   bow tie, bow-tie, bowtie

   a man's tie that ties in a bow

   four-in-hand

   a long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other

   old school tie

   necktie indicating the school the wearer attended

   string tie

   a very narrow necktie usually tied in a bow

   Windsor tie

   a wide necktie worn in a loose bow

   black tie

   a black bow tie worn with a dinner jacket

   white tie

   bow tie worn as part of a man's formal evening dress

   type of:

   neckwear

   articles of clothing worn about the neck