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

pin-striped

ˈpin-ˌstrīpt 

adjective

Examples of pinstripe in a Sentence

a dark suit with white pinstripes

a man dressed in pinstripes

Recent Examples on the Web

His penchant for pinstripes was referenced in the Gaultier Paris Sacai couture fall 2021 collection, which was designed by Sacai creative director Chitose Abe. Hathaway also carried a vintage Saddle Pouch by Coach, which was first introduced in 1977. —Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 21 July 2025

To visualize Miller in Padres pinstripes, think of Gossage’s rear-back-and-fire launches, only with a gale behind them. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025

Ex-Rockie Ryan McMahon is a good fit in pinstripes, though. —Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 30 July 2025

All black fabrications, in different finishes — including a wide satin pinstripe on the suit. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pinstripe

• bagpipe
• blowpipe
• standpipe
• stovepipe
• subtype
• tailpipe
• unripe
• windpipe
• allotype
• antitype
• archetype
• biotype

Kids Definition

pinstripe

noun

pin·​stripe ˈpin-ˌstrīp 

: a very thin stripe on a fabric

also : a suit with such stripes

pin-striped

-ˌstrīpt

adjective