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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Not to be outdone, Cruz was equally stylish in a light brown pinstripe suit and baby blue dress shirt.
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One of them caught the eye of both Hackman and Arakawa: A large acrylic painting of a Black man in a dark pinstripe suit and tie sitting in front of a barber shop, right leg hooked over left knee.
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Bernie Williams knows many people recognize him for wearing pinstripes, hitting from both sides of the plate and winning World Series titles with the New York Yankees.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
David and Victoria Beckham Channel Timeless Elegance During Date Night in Paris
Not to be outdone, Cruz was equally stylish in a light brown pinstripe suit and baby blue dress shirt.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
One of them caught the eye of both Hackman and Arakawa: A large acrylic painting of a Black man in a dark pinstripe suit and tie sitting in front of a barber shop, right leg hooked over left knee.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Bernie Williams knows many people recognize him for wearing pinstripes, hitting from both sides of the plate and winning World Series titles with the New York Yankees.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 28 Feb. 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 13 Mar. 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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