necktie
Translation
tie
Examples
He has to wear a shirt and necktie to work.
He has to wear a shirt and tie to work.
She helped him choose a necktie for the wedding.
She helped him choose a tie for the wedding.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) necktie a long piece of cloth worn around the neck He has to wear a necktie to work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tie, cravat
Etymology
Comes from 'neck' + 'tie', literally something that you tie around your neck.
Memory Tips
It's simple: you 'tie' it around your 'neck'.