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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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.
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Latoya Gayle, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Hideki Irabu, Hideki Matsui, Masahiro Tanaka and others chose the Yankees immediately out of Japan, however, no player of significance coming across the Pacific Ocean has chosen the pinstripes since Tanaka in 2014.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
The daughter of Princess Anne and niece of King Charles III styled a sleek pinstripe suit by Veronica Beard.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
With Goldschmidt in pinstripes, Bellinger is virtually certain to play in the outfield for the Yankees.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Latoya Gayle, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Hideki Irabu, Hideki Matsui, Masahiro Tanaka and others chose the Yankees immediately out of Japan, however, no player of significance coming across the Pacific Ocean has chosen the pinstripes since Tanaka in 2014.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
The daughter of Princess Anne and niece of King Charles III styled a sleek pinstripe suit by Veronica Beard.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
With Goldschmidt in pinstripes, Bellinger is virtually certain to play in the outfield for the Yankees.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Pinstripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinstripe. Accessed 24 Jan. 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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