1. a knot tied with two loops and two loose ends, typically used for decoration or fastening

Examples

• She tied her shoelaces in a neat bowknot.
• The gift was wrapped with a red ribbon in a bowknot.
• Her hair was held back with a bowknot made of silk ribbon.
• The sailor secured the rope with a simple bowknot.
• The little girl’s dress had a bowknot at the back.
• He untied the bowknot to open the package.