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pinstripe Definition

pin·stripe (pinstrīp′)

noun

  1. a very narrow stripe
    1. a pattern of such stripes in parallel, as in some fabrics
    2. a fabric having such a pattern
    3. a suit made of such fabric

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pinstripe Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • brown: He returned and I noticed he was wearing the white jacket with brown pinstripes Robin Williams wore in The Fisher King.
  • white: A white pinstripe was introduced by Umbro ready for the last of the European cup wins in Rome 1984.
  • gray: Polaris with Stratos Silver paint and gray pinstripes ).
  • aqua: I'm not normally a fan of these things, but it looks more professional than aqua pinstripes.
  • subtle: He always wore a suit - usually gray and double-breasted - its subtle pinstripe blotched with multicolored stains of obscure and unsavory origin.
  • blue: He selected a brown suit with blue pinstripes, scruffy shirt and tie, brown trousers and white plimsolls.

Modifies a noun

  • trouser: Linen pinstripe trousers were interestingly teamed with baseball style zip-up jackets which had a slight Fifties feel.
  • suit: He was wearing a pinstripe suit with a wide gold tie.
  • theme: This is where all the pinstripe theme CSS is kept.
  • shirt: Mock 2 layer style with 3/4 sleeved top over mock pinstripe shirt.
  • design: Abound Great value trouser, skirt suits, pinstripe designs.

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