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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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
Those attending the largest annual gathering of Natives in Alaska showered her with standing ovations, spontaneous songs and gifts, including a bolo tie worn by her Republican predecessor, the late Don Young.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2022
I’m met by Les, in bolo tie, boots and a very large, very new pickup truck.
From The Guardian • Mar. 15, 2019
He’s wearing the outfit he wears pretty much every day, unless he’s mowing the yard: black coachman’s hat; vest, pants, boots and suspenders, all black; a bolo tie and a white dress shirt.
From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2018
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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