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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Besides the tremendous power and responsibility that accompanies a Latino ball player who wears the venerable pinstripes, Soto understands how his superstar brand can elevate a ball club’s value in terms of marketability, ratings and revenue.
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Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Joel Sherman of the New York Post thinks Bellinger should be in pinstripes regardless of where Soto lands.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Photo: Harry How/Getty Images Aaron Judge is the larger-than-life superstar, but moving forward, Juan Soto’s the player the Yankees can’t afford to lose, an on-base machine with a combative but still joyous personality that fits in perfectly in pinstripes.
—The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
The navy on navy is a fun winter nod to the sartorial Milanese navy pinstripe suit.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Joel Sherman of the New York Post thinks Bellinger should be in pinstripes regardless of where Soto lands.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Photo: Harry How/Getty Images Aaron Judge is the larger-than-life superstar, but moving forward, Juan Soto’s the player the Yankees can’t afford to lose, an on-base machine with a combative but still joyous personality that fits in perfectly in pinstripes.
—The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
The navy on navy is a fun winter nod to the sartorial Milanese navy pinstripe suit.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Pinstripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinstripe. Accessed 20 Dec. 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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