necktie

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

Etymology

From neck + tie.

In classic literature

Synonyms

tie

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