1
: a short necktie tied in a bowknot
2
: something (such as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape
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And yet another Valentine’s Day Air Force 1 with three-dimensional bow tie and heart details is also expected to be released.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
Ostapchuk wore a cowl halter-neck gown with an open back, while Kraus wore a dark green tuxedo jacket with black lapels, a black bow tie and black pants.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
In the last image, she's seen blowing bubblegum in a strapless satin minidress and a bow tie on the dance floor.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 Nov. 2025
Choose from sparkly spaghetti, ravioli, penne, or bow tie.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
Ostapchuk wore a cowl halter-neck gown with an open back, while Kraus wore a dark green tuxedo jacket with black lapels, a black bow tie and black pants.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
In the last image, she's seen blowing bubblegum in a strapless satin minidress and a bow tie on the dance floor.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 Nov. 2025
Choose from sparkly spaghetti, ravioli, penne, or bow tie.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bow tie
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“Bow tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bow%20tie. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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