pinstripe

noun

pin·​stripe ˈpin-ˌstrīp How to pronounce pinstripe (audio)
often attributive
: a very thin stripe especially on a fabric
also : a suit with such stripes
often used in plural
pin-striped adjective

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. 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 See all Example Sentences for pinstripe 

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pinstripe was in 1863

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“Pinstripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinstripe. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

pinstripe

noun
pin·​stripe ˈpin-ˌstrīp How to pronounce pinstripe (audio)
: a very thin stripe on a fabric
also : a suit with such stripes
pin-striped
-ˌstrīpt
adjective

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