/ Dictionary / Index B bow tie: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: bow' tie' Pronunciation: (bō), [key] a small necktie tied in a bow at the collar. a sweet roll or Danish pastry having a shape similar to that of a bow tie or butterfly. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: bowtie (Thesaurus) bow thruster bow trolley Related Content Daily Word Quiz: neologism Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language