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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishWhat most people simply call a "tie."

UK vs US

"Necktie" is more common in American English; British English usually just says "tie."

Word forms

neckties plural

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Etymology

From neck + tie.

Synonyms

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tie

Related words

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Rhymes for necktie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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