pinstripe

noun, often attributive pin·stripe \ ˈpin-ˌstrīp \

|Updated on: 13 Jun 2018

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Definition of pinstripe

: a very thin stripe especially on a fabric; also : a suit with such stripes —often used in plural

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pin-striped

play \ˈpin-ˌstrīpt\ adjective

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Examples of pinstripe in a Sentence

a dark suit with white pinstripes
a man dressed in pinstripes

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Meant to be in pinstripes Hutchison has made 20 appearances this season for North Carolina, who was set to host a Super Regional Friday against Stetson.

— scott springer, Cincinnati.com, "Mason Comets baseball player, alums reel in MLB opportunities," 7 June 2018
Miranda’s pinstripe suit from the sixth and final season of the series looks classic and sleek.

— tara paniogue, latimes.com, "'Sex and the City': The top 10 looks from the fashion-forward series," 5 June 2018
May 29, 2018 Louisville Courier Journal Pitcher Josh Rogers grew up in pinstripes.

— gentry estes, The Courier-Journal, "Ex-Cards pitcher gets big welcome home in game against Louisville Bats," 30 May 2018
In his pinstripe suit and rimless glasses, the silver-haired Moore-Bick seemed to acknowledge that argument.

— alan cowell, BostonGlobe.com, "Tower fire inquiry opens in London and focus turns to victims," 21 May 2018
In his pinstripe suit and rimless glasses, the silver-haired Mr. Moore-Bick seemed to acknowledge that argument.

— alan cowell, New York Times, "Grenfell Tower Inquiry Opens in London With Focus on Victims," 21 May 2018
Daniel Kaluuya wore a blue-gray suit with a bow tie, while Michael B. Jordan chose a black pinstripe suit with two statement-making accessories: a cross lapel pin and an orange armband, a symbol representing support for gun control.

— melissa minton, Allure, "Chadwick Boseman Attended the 2018 Met Gala in an All-White Outfit Worthy of a King," 7 May 2018
Stanton dons the pinstripes for the first time on Monday during a press conference at the Winter Meetings.

— andre c. fernandez, miamiherald, "Few ex-Marlins are thriving on their new clubs. Here’s who's doing the best so far | Miami Herald," 3 May 2018
There’ll also be a dunk tank with a pitiable fan in pinstripes being plunged every time someone with the accuracy of Kelly hits the target.

— mark shanahan, BostonGlobe.com, "PawSox bring MLB rivalry to McCoy Stadium," 20 Apr. 2018

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