necktie

American  

[nek-tahy] / ˈnɛkˌtaɪ /

noun

1. a band of decorative fabric worn around the neck, under the collar, and tied in front to hang down the front of a shirt or to form a small bow.

2. any band, scarf, or tie fastened at the front of the neck.

3. Slang. a hangman's rope.

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necktie British  

/ ˈnɛkˌtaɪ /

noun

1. the US name for tie

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Other Word Forms

• necktieless adjective

Etymology

Origin of necktie

First recorded in 1830–40; neck + tie

Example Sentences

Traders can wager on everything from football games to the color of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s necktie.

From Barron's

Traders can wager on everything from football games to the color of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s necktie.

From Barron's

The necktie has its roots in the 17th century.

From The Wall Street Journal

As punishment for killing the bird, the old sailor of the poem’s title was forced to wear its gruesome remains as a necktie.

From Literature

It was the details at Dior that spoke volumes — subtle pop-culture references, the number of pleats on a pair of giant cargo shorts, the messy styling of a necktie.

From Los Angeles Times