bolo tie

Or bola tie

noun

1. a necktie of thin cord fastened in front with an ornamental clasp or other device.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bolo tie¹

1960–65; bolo, apparently an error for bola, after the tie's resemblance to a bola

Example Sentences

"Tariffs are great," exclaims rodeo fan Guy Algozzino, who's dressed in a cowboy hat, a waistcoat and a Western-style bolo tie with an engraved image of a cowboy riding a bull.

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In a western-style suit and a bolo tie, the recently converted country artist commands the stage with an army of cowgirls in leather studded corsets.

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Her urban polish was a contrast to the stereotypical copper country getup of checkered shirt, western-style belt buckle, bolo tie and Stetson hat.

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“I feel his ultimate impact will be as the ultimate teacher,” said Wilkes, who wore a turquoise bolo tie gifted to him by Wooden.

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He was wearing black jeans, a nice pressed shirt with a bejeweled bolo tie, and a cowboy hat.

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