necktie
noun
Simple meaning
Neckwear made up of a long narrow piece of material worn under a collar and tied in knot at the front.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈnɛktaɪ
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Definition
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noun
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.”
A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Formality
- Technical
Word Aura™
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This meaning: Neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
Used this way, necktie is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“He stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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A rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging.
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Sense: neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
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