pinstripe

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪnˌstɹaɪp/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a suit made from a fabric with very thin stripes
  2. noun a fabric with very thin stripes
  3. noun a very thin stripe (especially a white stripe on a dark fabric)

Etymology

From pin + stripe.

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suit

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