(n) neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front, Syn. tie, Example:he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie; he wore a vest and tie
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. A scarf, band, or kerchief of silk, etc., passing around the neck or collar and tied in front; a bow of silk, etc., fastened in front of the neck. [ 1913 Webster ]