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pinstripe

American  
[pin-strahyp] / ˈpɪnˌstraɪp /

noun

  1. a very thin stripe, especially in fabrics.

  2. a pattern of such stripes. stripe.

  3. a fabric or garment having such stripes. stripe.

pinstripe British  
/ ˈpɪnˌstraɪp /

noun

    1. a very narrow stripe in fabric or the fabric itself, used esp for men's suits

    2. ( as modifier )

      a pinstripe suit
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Etymology

Origin of pinstripe

First recorded in 1895–1900; pin + stripe 1

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