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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That’s when the Yankees impaled themselves on their pinstripes.
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Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
That’s when the Yankees impaled themselves on their pinstripes.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
For starters, get yourself a tailored blazer—Anine Bing’s pinstripe version is a good place to start.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Having spent 12 years racing for Mercedes, Hamilton — who was dressed in a smart pinstripe suit for his big moment — reflected on his sporting achievements.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for pinstripe
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“Pinstripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinstripe. Accessed 7 Feb. 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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