Definition

Noun: A type of neckwear consisting of a cord or braided leather strap that is fastened around the collar with an ornamental sliding clasp or slide, typically worn in place of a traditional necktie.

Usage

A bolo tie is worn as a piece of formal or casual attire, often associated with Western or Southwestern American style. It is secured by sliding the ornamental clasp up the cord to tighten it around the neck.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He wore a silver-tipped bolo tie with his suit to the wedding.
  • The artisan crafted a beautiful bolo tie featuring a turquoise slide.
  • Bolo ties are popular attire at rodeos and country music events.

Advanced Usage

• "to fasten a bolo tie": To secure the neckwear by adjusting the slide.
  • He learned how to properly fasten a bolo tie for the formal dinner.
• "bolo tie slide": Refers specifically to the decorative clasp that holds the cord.
  • The bolo tie slide was made of polished buffalo horn.

Variants and Related Words

• Bola tie: An alternative name for a bolo tie.
• String tie: A general term for neckwear consisting of a cord, which can include a bolo tie.

Synonyms

• Neck cord: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the cord element.
• Western tie: A synonym highlighting its cultural association.

Related Phrases

• "To wear a bolo": A common shortened form in informal speech.
  • He decided to wear a bolo to the party.

Noun

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