pinstripe

noun

pin·​stripe ˈpin-ˌstrīp 

variants or less commonly pin-stripe or pin stripe

plural pinstripes also pin-stripes or pin stripes

1

: a very thin stripe especially on a fabric

… sporting a loose brown vest with tan and blue pinstripes …

—Donnell Alexander

—often used before another noun

pinstripe pants

a pin-stripe blazer

2

: clothing (especially a suit) with such stripes

—often used in plural

wore pinstripes to the office

pin-striped

ˈpin-ˌstrīpt 

adjective

or pinstriped

pin-striped pants

Examples of pinstripe in a Sentence

a dark suit with white pinstripes

a man dressed in pinstripes

Recent Examples on the Web

The sovereign’s wife dazzled in crimson red monochrome alongside King Charles, who dressed in a blue pinstripe. —Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026

King Charles wore a blue pinstripe suit for the service, while Queen Camilla donned a red coat and hat. —Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026

Jon Hamm returned to the red carpet looking sharper than ever, wearing a pinstripe suit and a hefty Jacob & Co. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026

Prada Ambassador Damson Idris looked dapper as can be in a custom navy double satin coat with a shearling collar, black mohair gilet, and gray pinstripes from the brand. —Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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