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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See Jenna Ortega’s dress at the Met Gala 2025
This year’s Met Gala 2025 dress code was Tailored for You and was interpreted by most through different suit variations and details such as pinstripes, blazers, and large hats.
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Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 6 May 2025
Multiple suits, to be exact — a pinstripe and a plain navy blazer with white piping.
—Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
The musician and her husband Swizz Beatz appeared in stunning pinstripe ensembles custom designed by Moncler.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 6 May 2025
The burgundy pinstripe dress was a standout on the carpet with a mermaid silhouette and a midriff cutout, complete with a button-up and a burgundy tie.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 6 May 2025
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Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 6 May 2025
Multiple suits, to be exact — a pinstripe and a plain navy blazer with white piping.
—Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
The musician and her husband Swizz Beatz appeared in stunning pinstripe ensembles custom designed by Moncler.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 6 May 2025
The burgundy pinstripe dress was a standout on the carpet with a mermaid silhouette and a midriff cutout, complete with a button-up and a burgundy tie.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 6 May 2025
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“Pinstripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinstripe. Accessed 17 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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