string-tie

A man wears a string-tie to a formal dinner.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of necktie that is narrow, usually made of a single strip of fabric, and tied in a bow or simple knot, often associated with Western or folk style.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He wore a black string-tie with his white shirt. (A narrow necktie tied in a simple bow.)
  • The cowboy adjusted his string-tie before stepping into the saloon. (A Western-style narrow necktie.)

Advanced Usage

• "string-tie" can be used as a compound noun to describe a specific fashion accessory, often in historical or cultural contexts.
  • In the 19th century, the string-tie was a common accessory for gentlemen in rural America. (A narrow necktie popular in certain historical periods.)

Variants and Related Words

• String tie (n): an alternative spelling of "string-tie," meaning the same narrow necktie.

  • He prefers a string tie over a traditional necktie for casual events. (A narrow necktie.)

• Bolero tie (n): a similar narrow necktie, often with a sliding clasp, used in Spanish or Western wear.

  • The matador wore a bolero tie, which resembles a string-tie. (A narrow necktie with a clasp.)

Synonyms

• Narrow tie: a tie that is thin in width, similar to a string-tie.
• Western tie: a tie associated with cowboy or Western fashion, often a string-tie.

Related Idioms

• Tie the knot: to get married (not directly related to string-tie, but uses "tie").
  • They decided to tie the knot next summer. (They decided to marry.)