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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.

• Nearby Words

necklace
neckline
neckpiece
necktie
neckwear
necromancer
necromancy

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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