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
Recent Examples on the Web
They are officially licensed by Major League Baseball and are available featuring the logo and colors for 21 of the league’s 30 teams, including a pinstripe pattern for the Dodgers’ World Series opponent, the New York Yankees.
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Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
During his opening monologue for SNL 50, the Beetlejuice actor is forced to share the stage with Mikey Day and Andy Samberg, both of whom crash the stage in full Betelgeuse attire: untamed green hair, pinstripe suit and ghastly makeup to boot.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
Lizzo spoke at the Summit wearing a custom Sergio Hudson featuring a white button-up shirt and black tie layered by a pinstripe bustier dress perfect for the occasion.
—Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
The neutral design is subtle and stylish, and the pinstripe pattern feels timeless in any space.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
During his opening monologue for SNL 50, the Beetlejuice actor is forced to share the stage with Mikey Day and Andy Samberg, both of whom crash the stage in full Betelgeuse attire: untamed green hair, pinstripe suit and ghastly makeup to boot.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
Lizzo spoke at the Summit wearing a custom Sergio Hudson featuring a white button-up shirt and black tie layered by a pinstripe bustier dress perfect for the occasion.
—Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
The neutral design is subtle and stylish, and the pinstripe pattern feels timeless in any space.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Pinstripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinstripe. Accessed 4 Nov. 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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