pencil stripe

noun

1. a stripe of varying widths, especially a dark stripe on a light ground.
2. a pattern of such stripes.
3. a fabric or garment having such stripes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pencil stripe¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The winner: a $2,600 single-breasted charcoal-gray Brioni with a brown pencil stripe.

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Suddenly "the whole setup swam sluggishly into focus" and through the water, "like a pencil stripe," ran the torpedo's wake and Swede was away, whipping, ducking, sashaying out of range of the angry guns.

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Wafer chair fabric in Tide, Shadowdamsk LN sham and duvet fabric in Natural, and Pencil Stripe bolster fabric in Lagoon by Robert Allen.

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Darby Lane couch fabric in Ocean, Cove Hollow chair fabric in Ocean, Pencil Stripe pillow fabric in Spring, and Muelle Bay wicker couch cushion fabric in Capri by Robert Allen.

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