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pinstriped

or pin-striped

[ pin-strahypt ]

adjective

  1. (of a fabric or garment) having a pattern of pin stripes.
  2. Informal. having or conveying the attitudes, policies, etc., often associated with persons who typically wear such garments in their work, as bankers or lawyers:

    a pinstriped mind.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of pinstriped1

First recorded in 1895–1900; pinstripe + -ed 3

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Example Sentences

A man in a pinstriped business suit approaches and digs into his pocket.

Standing at her lawyers side and wearing a tailored pinstriped blouse Casey Anthony said, “Yes,sir.”

“I want my show to be entertaining,” says Morgan, who is clad this morning in a simple pinstriped suit from Dolce and Gabbana.

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