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Definition of necktie

necktie

/ˈnɛk.taɪ/
neck · tie
Plural:neckties
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• noun

1

North American A narrow band of decorative fabric worn around the neck, passed under a shirt collar, and tied in a knot at the front, traditionally worn by men as part of formal or professional attire.

Example

"He nervously adjusted his silk necktie in the mirror before heading into the boardroom for his final interview."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern conversational English, the word is frequently shortened to simply 'tie', though 'necktie' is primarily maintained in North American English to distinguish it explicitly from a bow tie.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1830s as a direct compound of 'neck' and 'tie', originally used to differentiate the specific neckband from other types of ties or string fastenings.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Necktie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/necktie
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