How to Use bow tie in a Sentence

bow tie

noun
  • Perch the gang on a bench or ledge and add top hats and bow ties.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Nick, on the other hand, donned a silky navy blue suit and bow tie.
    — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Feb. 2019
  • Daemion, in a bow tie, stuck close to his mom and cuddled a white dog.
    — Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 18 Nov. 2022
  • The groom donned a classic black tuxedo and a dark green bow tie.
    — Jenny Block, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2020
  • Sanusi replaced the bow tie with ornate robes and hats and canes.
    — Kevin Sieff, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2018
  • There was King in a blue suit and bow tie, chomping on a cigar.
    — Matthew Allan, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2023
  • Three buttons, a bow tie, and a tuxedo swell over a round white chest.
    — Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2019
  • Kent’s bow tie and three-piece suit seemed straight out of the Truman era.
    — Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2019
  • The sellers wore white uniforms with black shoes, a red bow tie and a change belt.
    — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 17 June 2024
  • Biden sat for his treat, and Grant removed the rings from the dog’s bow tie.
    — Philly.com, 4 Apr. 2018
  • George kept it classic in a black tux with a white button-down shirt and black bow tie.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The hot pink croc sports a sparkly bowler hat and oversized bow tie and has bright lime eyes.
    — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2020
  • Sussman opted a black suit with a maroon bow tie.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • His daughter wore a white, one-shoulder dress; his son-in-law, a black bow tie.
    — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 17 July 2023
  • The bow ties may have retired, but Shalit has clearly not.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Pullman went for a classic bow tie and tuxedo.
    — Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Rippon paired the look with a black cummerbund and patent-leather bow tie.
    — Emilia Petrarca, The Cut, 4 Mar. 2018
  • Russell, meanwhile, suited up in a black tux and bow tie.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 June 2026
  • Cooper, on the other hand, looked dapper in a white suit and black bow tie.
    — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Jan. 2019
  • The sea goat won’t be able to resist the amazing cameo brooch and bow tie collar.
    — Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
  • The man wears a bow tie, blazer, and floral-pattern trousers.
    — Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Nov. 2021
  • On this visit bow ties, necklaces and mixed media works of dancers caught the eye.
    — Anne Dunlap, OrlandoSentinel.com, 8 May 2018
  • For male guests, a black or navy-blue suit with a bow tie is also acceptable.
    — Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
  • The quick-witted Shalit, fond of bow ties, aimed to make his segments fun.
    — Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
  • At the same time, a lone man, clean-cut, with a red bow tie, walked down the aisle as if heading for the stage.
    — Les Payne, The New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2020
  • The old-school exposure to bean pie is the man on the street selling it in a suit and bow tie.
    — Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Riders are encouraged to dress up in bow ties, jackets and vests.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Saldaña walked the carpet with Perego, who wore a classic suit and bow tie.
    — Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the camp director sported a brown suit with a black bow tie.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
  • Gere, 74, was dressed to impress in a classic black tux, white dress shirt, and black bow tie.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'bow tie.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: