pinstripe
noun
pin·stripe
ˈpin-ˌstrīp 
often attributive
: a very thin stripe especially on a fabric
also
: a suit with such stripes
—often used in plural
Examples of pinstripe in a Sentence
a dark suit with white pinstripes
a man dressed in pinstripes
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The fabric is machine washable for easy cleanup, and it’s decorated with timeless green and white pinstripes that creates a calming aesthetic.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
For the special occasion, which involved a gorgeous arrangement of florals, Swift, 35, wore a $398 pinstripe Polo Ralph Lauren halter dress, gold accessories and tan sandal heels.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
With this likely being the final year of Manager Aaron Boone in pinstripes, and what could be a minor reset for the current Yankees core, Volpe could be playing the rest of this season to still be a piece of the puzzle in 2026.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Bellinger has been a huge piece of the Yankees' lineup, and the Bronx Bombers would likely enjoy having him in pinstripes for years to come.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
For the special occasion, which involved a gorgeous arrangement of florals, Swift, 35, wore a $398 pinstripe Polo Ralph Lauren halter dress, gold accessories and tan sandal heels.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
With this likely being the final year of Manager Aaron Boone in pinstripes, and what could be a minor reset for the current Yankees core, Volpe could be playing the rest of this season to still be a piece of the puzzle in 2026.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Bellinger has been a huge piece of the Yankees' lineup, and the Bronx Bombers would likely enjoy having him in pinstripes for years to come.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pinstripe
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“Pinstripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinstripe. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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pinstripe
noun
pin·stripe
ˈpin-ˌstrīp
: a very thin stripe on a fabric
also
: a suit with such stripes
pin-striped
adjective
-ˌstrīpt
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