bolo tie
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bolo tie
1960–65; bolo, apparently an error for bola, after the tie's resemblance to a bola
Example Sentences
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The groom wore a bespoke mallard green suit and ornate bolo tie for the ceremony, per Vogue, while the bride rocked some 5-inch Louboutin heels under her Oscar de la Renta gown.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
“I feel his ultimate impact will be as the ultimate teacher,” said Wilkes, who wore a turquoise bolo tie gifted to him by Wooden.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024
Who don’t know how to wear a bolo tie properly or know that it’s bad luck to put a cowboy hat on a bed.
From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2022
“It was the bolo tie that was named after Eric Garner that struck me. It was so grotesque,” she said.
From The Guardian • Sep. 10, 2020
When Luke looked at Ricky, he realized he was wearing a pair of pressed blue jeans and a button-up cowboy shirt, complete with bolo tie.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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