"narrow band of silk, satin, etc., worn around the neck and tied in front," 1838, from neck (n.) + tie (n.). American English slang necktie party "a lynching" is recorded from 1871.
he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie
neckerchief
necking
necklace
neckless
neckline
necktie
neck-verse
neckwear
neckweed
necro-
necrographer
