bowtie

Thân thiện

A man adjusts his bowtie in front of a mirror.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A man's necktie that is tied into a symmetrical bow shape: A "bowtie" is a type of formal neckwear consisting of a ribbon of fabric tied so the two opposite ends form loops. It is a traditional accessory for formal attire.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • He wore a crisp white shirt and a black silk bowtie to the gala.
  • For the wedding, the groom chose a velvet bowtie to match his suit.
  • The professor is known for his collection of colorful, patterned bowties.

Advanced Usage

• "Pre-tied bowtie" or "clip-on bowtie": A bowtie that is permanently formed and attached to a clip or band, designed for convenience rather than being tied by the wearer.
  • He opted for a pre-tied bowtie because he didn't know how to tie one himself.

Variants and Related Words

• Bow (noun): The knotted shape itself. (e.g., )
• Necktie (noun): The more common, long necktie that hangs down. A "bowtie" is a specific type of necktie.
• Black-tie (adjective): A formal dress code that typically requires a black bowtie and tuxedo.
  • The invitation specified a black-tie event.

Synonyms

• Butterfly tie: A less common synonym for "bowtie," describing its shape.

Antonyms

• (Long) Tie / Necktie: The standard, long strip of fabric worn around the neck and knotted at the throat, with the ends hanging down.

Related Phrases and Contexts

• To tie a bowtie: The action of creating the bow knot.
  • It took him several tries to learn how to tie a bowtie properly.
• Bowtie pasta: A type of pasta named for its shape, which resembles a bowtie. (This is a compound noun listed here as a related term, not a definition of the target word "bowtie" itself).
  • The recipe calls for farfalle, also known as bowtie pasta.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a man's tie that ties in a bow

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bow tie
• bow-tie