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
The present-day worlds of Damon Oppenheimer and Kevin Reese revolve around the storied pinstripes.
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Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
On May 14, the magazine released its milestone 60th anniversary issue with the Layover actress posing in a red-and-pink ruffled and pinstripe bikini with her hair blown out into effortless beach waves.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
She was last seen the night of July 15, 1991 speaking to a male driving a small white pickup truck with pinstripes.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
The long scrapes left behind have a nickname: Arizona pinstripes.
—Ally Schweitzer, NPR, 6 May 2024
The monarch stylishly arrived in a navy pinstripe suit with a pocket square paired with his pink and blue tie featuring dinosaurs.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
After successfully putting all the filthy pinstripes through a few loads, Rodriguez appears more relaxed.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
Quince has linen in all kinds of colors and pinstripe, too, so do yourself a favor and stock up.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024
In an Instagram post commemorating her birthday on March 22, Witherspoon wore a pastel pinstripe short-sleeve dress with a V-neck.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
On May 14, the magazine released its milestone 60th anniversary issue with the Layover actress posing in a red-and-pink ruffled and pinstripe bikini with her hair blown out into effortless beach waves.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
She was last seen the night of July 15, 1991 speaking to a male driving a small white pickup truck with pinstripes.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
The long scrapes left behind have a nickname: Arizona pinstripes.
—Ally Schweitzer, NPR, 6 May 2024
The monarch stylishly arrived in a navy pinstripe suit with a pocket square paired with his pink and blue tie featuring dinosaurs.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
After successfully putting all the filthy pinstripes through a few loads, Rodriguez appears more relaxed.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
Quince has linen in all kinds of colors and pinstripe, too, so do yourself a favor and stock up.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024
In an Instagram post commemorating her birthday on March 22, Witherspoon wore a pastel pinstripe short-sleeve dress with a V-neck.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Pinstripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinstripe. Accessed 28 May. 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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