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
Recent Examples on the Web
Viall, 43, opted for a navy and white pinstripe blazer and navy slim-fit pants with a white shirt underneath.
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Staff Author, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024
King Charles’ choice of wardrobe seemingly complemented his wife’s, opting for a navy pinstripe suit with a light blue tie.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 27 June 2024
The official Instagram account of The Prince and Princess of Wales also posted a photo from the gathering, showing Swift in her sparkling pinstripe suit with her arm extended to take selfies of the group.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 22 June 2024
In the photo, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback poses in a cream button-down shirt and shorts with Bronze, clad in a brown pinstripe getup with shades, on his lap.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024
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Staff Author, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024
King Charles’ choice of wardrobe seemingly complemented his wife’s, opting for a navy pinstripe suit with a light blue tie.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 27 June 2024
The official Instagram account of The Prince and Princess of Wales also posted a photo from the gathering, showing Swift in her sparkling pinstripe suit with her arm extended to take selfies of the group.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 22 June 2024
In the photo, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback poses in a cream button-down shirt and shorts with Bronze, clad in a brown pinstripe getup with shades, on his lap.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024
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 26 Jul. 2024.
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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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