pinstripe

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

Updated on: 19 Apr 2018

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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This was the mid-1990s, an auspicious time to be hypnotized by pinstripes.

— derek thompson, The Atlantic, "In Praise of Fair-Weather Fandom," 16 Apr. 2018
New York split a four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays to open the season, which included Giancarlo Stanton's first game in pinstripes.

— tom schad, USA TODAY, "New York Yankees' home opener postponed due to snow," 2 Apr. 2018
The first game of a double header on Saturday wasn’t much closer, with Tyler Dyson leading the pinstripe-wearing Gators to a 9-2 win.

— ethan bauer, miamiherald, "The Florida Gators coach wants his men’s team to get mad as it prepares for the Tourney | Miami Herald," 14 Mar. 2018
At Thursday’s hearing, the entertainer wore a pinstripe suit and appeared to pay close attention to arguments, nodding or shaking his head vigorously at times.

— laura mccrystal, Philly.com, "Judge in Bill Cosby trial says he will not step down," 29 Mar. 2018
Wearing the pinstripes of the New York Yankees, the rookie blasted his first big-league home run in a victory.

— clark spencer, miamiherald, "Derek Jeter won’t be in the lineup for Opening Day, but the goal remains the same | Miami Herald," 28 Mar. 2018
His metamorphosis from tracksuit to pinstripe, as it's eloquently put in one documentary, was complete.

— SI.com, "World Cup Countdown: 13 Weeks to Go - The Meticulous Sir Alf Ramsey, England's Greatest Manager," 23 Mar. 2018
The day before, the singer opted for a black suede cape embellished with leather and python embroideries and a peak lapel pinstripe suit with gold sequins for his concert at the PalaLottomatica venue in Rome.

— sandra salibian | wwd, latimes.com, "Jared Leto opts for Gucci for Thirty Seconds to Mars’ the Monolith Tour," 20 Mar. 2018
Concealed beneath the cuffs of Allen Robinson’s navy pinstripe suit and white dress shirt were two bracelets.

— rich campbell, chicagotribune.com, "Allen Robinson's comeback trail leads to Bears but his arrival awaits," 17 Mar. 2018

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