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

That sort of very pre-1920s tailoring with the pinstripe, the very straight leg—clean and classic. —José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026

Cerruti dal 1881 had fresh wools blended with silk and woven in mélange, mouliné and jaspé textiles with a 3D look bearing subtle patterns, including pinstripes and houndstooth. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026

But time is running out for the lanky lefty, who spent most of his career wearing Yankees pinstripes. —Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

As proved by Russian influencer Lena Perminova, an oversized workman-style half-sleeve pinstripe shirt is a surefire way to mellow out an ultra-short mini skirt and over-the-knee boots. —Freya Drohan, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026

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