necktie party
- noun
- /ˈnɛkˌtaɪ ˈpɑrti/
:
fiesta de corbatas
- We're gonna have a necktie party, Mr. Handsome Stranger.
Examples
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At the necktie party, all the guests looked very dapper in their formal attire.
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I was invited to a necktie party this weekend, and everyone must wear a suit.
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In fact, a necktie party, here in Tokyo.
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He bought a new necktie for the upcoming necktie party at his friend's house.
How Formal
- Formal
2
7.0
- Formal
11
4.4
48
2.5
- Informal
46
1.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a party where guests are expected to wear neckties' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'necktie' (a piece of fabric worn under a collar) with 'party' (a social gathering). This noun–noun compound follows a common, productive pattern in English (and many languages), so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
The expression necktie party likely comes from the simple image of people gathering while wearing bright neckties at a social party. That's why it now means a gathering where guests are expected to 'wear neckties'.