tienounfeminine/ɡɾɐˈva.tɐ/mediumgra·va·taPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA piece of clothing worn around the neck, usually for formal occasions.He wore a blue tie to the meeting.The tie is an elegant accessory.synnecktiecravatEtymologyDo francês 'cravate'Related wordsgravata borboletagravateirogravatan