stole

1 of 2

past tense of steal

stole

2 of 2

noun

ˈstōl 

1

: a long loose garment : robe

2

: an ecclesiastical vestment consisting of a long usually silk band worn traditionally around the neck by bishops and priests and over the left shoulder by deacons

3

: a long wide scarf or similar covering worn by women usually across the shoulders

Examples of stole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Track Star Miu Miu’s version of a track suit is worn with a pair of shiny loafers, a cloche hat and a faux fur stole. —Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025

Investigators detail how thefts were carried out According to investigators, Frederick and Taylor worked together, with one acting as a lookout while the other stole goods. —Doug Myers, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2025

The star sparkled in a curve-hugging black sequin Diane von Furstenberg gown, adding a black fur stole and piles of diamond jewelry. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025

An old fur coat or feather stole could also be ruined. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English, from Latin stola, from Greek stolē equipment, robe, from stellein to set up, make ready

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stole

• boal
• bole
• bowl
• coal
• droll
• foal
• goal
• hole
• knoll
• kol
• mole
• noll

Kids Definition

stole

1 of 2

ˈstōl

past of steal

stole

2 of 2 noun

1

: a long narrow band worn around the neck by bishops and priests in ceremonies

2

: a long wide scarf or similar covering worn by women usually across the shoulders

Legal Definition

stole

past of steal