Neckties Meaning in English
word · lemma: necktie
ˈnɛkˌtaɪz
NEK-tyz
nˈɛktɪz
NEK-tiz
Definition
Long pieces of cloth worn around the neck, usually tied in a knot at the front, and typically worn with a shirt and suit for formal or business occasions.
Usage & Nuances
More common in formal or business contexts; 'necktie' is formal, while 'tie' is more common in conversation. Usually pluralized when talking about owning or buying more than one.
Spanish: corbatasPortuguese (BR): gravatasPortuguese (PT): gravatasChinese (Simplified): 领带Chinese (Traditional): 領帶Hindi: टाईयाँArabic: ربطات العنقBengali: টাইRussian: галстукиJapanese: ネクタイVietnamese: cà vạtKorean: 넥타이Turkish: kravatUrdu: ٹائیIndonesian: dasi - dasi leher
Example Sentences
He wears neckties to work every day.
basic
I bought two new neckties for the wedding.
basic
My father has a collection of colorful neckties.
basic
Most people don’t wear neckties at my office anymore.
natural
He always matches his neckties with his shirts.
natural
There’s a store downtown that sells only neckties.
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