stole

1 of 2

past tense of steal

stole

2 of 2

noun

ˈstōl 

1

: a long loose garment : robe

2

: an ecclesiastical vestment consisting of a long usually silk band worn traditionally around the neck by bishops and priests and over the left shoulder by deacons

3

: a long wide scarf or similar covering worn by women usually across the shoulders

Examples of stole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Furry stoles and scarves are key accessories, with takes from Prada, Armani and Miu Miu alongside bold versions from Burberry, Simone Rocha and Diotima. —Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025

He is seen wearing a stole, a vestment worn to concelebrate Mass. The Vatican announced on Sunday, for the first time since his hospitalization a month ago, that Francis concelebrated Mass at the chapel in Rome’s Gemelli hospital. —Christopher Lamb, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025

Others put a newer spin on the look, with Chloé’s fur stoles with tails attached (worn by Doechii front row), Simone Rocha’s fringed fur dress, and Etro’s chestnut-hued boleros. —Andrea Bossi, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025

There is, of course, the house’s history of producing artisan furs, which took shape in collared and collarless coats, long vests and a stole. —Julian Randall, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English, from Latin stola, from Greek stolē equipment, robe, from stellein to set up, make ready

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stole

• boal
• bole
• bowl
• coal
• droll
• foal
• goal
• hole
• knoll
• kol
• mole
• noll

Kids Definition

stole

1 of 2

ˈstōl

past of steal

stole

2 of 2 noun

1

: a long narrow band worn around the neck by bishops and priests in ceremonies

2

: a long wide scarf or similar covering worn by women usually across the shoulders

Legal Definition

stole

past of steal