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
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Meanwhile, Augustus donned a dark brown pinstripe suit, black leather boots and a pair of aviator sunglasses.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Bryant’s dress featured a one-shoulder asymmetric neckline, a side slit with decorative metal pins details running along the opening and thin pinstripes throughout.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
For her appearance on Good Day New York, Graham wore a pinstripe blazer dress with a plunging neckline.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
My personality comes from wearing the pinstripes and being here.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Bryant’s dress featured a one-shoulder asymmetric neckline, a side slit with decorative metal pins details running along the opening and thin pinstripes throughout.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
For her appearance on Good Day New York, Graham wore a pinstripe blazer dress with a plunging neckline.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
My personality comes from wearing the pinstripes and being here.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
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 4 May. 2025.
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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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