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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Ex-Rockie Ryan McMahon is a good fit in pinstripes, though.
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All black fabrications, in different finishes — including a wide satin pinstripe on the suit.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Ex-Rockie Ryan McMahon is a good fit in pinstripes, though.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 30 July 2025
All black fabrications, in different finishes — including a wide satin pinstripe on the suit.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Hayley Atwell stands out in pinstripes while attending day thirteen of the 2025 Wimbledon Tennis Championships on July 12 in London.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 15 July 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 6 Aug. 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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