pinstripe

noun

pin·​stripe ˈpin-ˌstrīp How to pronounce pinstripe (audio)
often attributive
: a very thin stripe especially on a fabric
also : a suit with such stripes
often used in plural
pin-striped adjective

Examples of pinstripe in a Sentence

a dark suit with white pinstripes a man dressed in pinstripes
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Trendy Queen Wide-Leg Dress Pants Office attire can often feel stiff and restrictive, but not these palazzo-style pants with a work-appropriate pinstripe print. Melissa Epifano, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Tonight, the Yankees will turn to another pinstripe great to lift the team before the game. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024 When entering the stage alongside Rowland who wore a Fear Of God pinstripe suit the ingenuity of the Wardobe.NYC and Rosie Huntington Whiteley’s collaboration rang loudly. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024 Rowland wore an oversized pinstripe suit with a maroon tie. Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pinstripe 

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pinstripe was in 1863

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“Pinstripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinstripe. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

pinstripe

noun
pin·​stripe ˈpin-ˌstrīp How to pronounce pinstripe (audio)
: a very thin stripe on a fabric
also : a suit with such stripes
pin-striped
-ˌstrīpt
adjective

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