Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: necktie
IPA transcription: [n'ɛkt,aɪ]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: necktie, tie
    Meaning: neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front; "he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie"; "he wore a vest and tie"
Usage examples
  • "Or a necktie mixer," added Cap'n Bill.
  • It was not until he had reached his own room and was tying his necktie that he became aware of a sound that lingered unpleasantly in his ears.
  • The law of compensation had been well applied; he that had necktie had no cuffs; she that had sash had no handkerchief, and vice versa; but they all had boots and a certain amount of clothing, such as it was, the outside layer being in every case quite above criticism.