noun
necktie
NEHK-teye
Necktie (noun) means a long strip of fabric worn around the neck under a collar and tied at the front, typically with a suit. Example: “He loosened his necktie after the long meeting.”
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A long strip of fabric worn around the neck under a collar and tied at the front, typically with a suit.
"He loosened his necktie after the long meeting."
How to use necktie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat most people simply call a "tie."
UK vs US
"Necktie" is more common in American English; British English usually just says "tie."
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Word forms
- Plural
- neckties
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Etymology
From neck + tie.
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What does “necktie” mean?
The word “necktie” means a long strip of fabric worn around the neck under a collar and tied at the front, typically with a suit. In plain terms, what most people simply call a "tie.".
How do you pronounce “necktie”?
“Necktie” is pronounced NEHK-teye (/ˈnɛk.taɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “necktie” in a sentence?
Here is “necktie” used in a sentence: “He loosened his necktie after the long meeting.”
What part of speech is “necktie”?
“Necktie” is a noun.
