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Definition of bowtie

bowtie

/ˈboʊ.taɪ/
bow · tie
Plural:bowties
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• noun

1

A necktie worn under the collar and tied in a double-looped bow at the front of the throat, often associated with formal attire.

Example

"He adjusted his black silk bowtie in the mirror before walking out onto the concert stage."

2

North American A small, rectangular piece of pasta pinched in the middle to resemble a bow tie; farfalle.

Example

"The summer pasta salad was made with chilled bowties, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bowtie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bowtie
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