pinstriping

American  

[pin-strahy-ping] / ˈpɪnˌstraɪ pɪŋ /

noun

1. a design, as on a fabric or surface, consisting of pinstripes.

   There's a surcharge if the car has pinstriping.

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Etymology

Origin of pinstriping

pinstripe + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Its intricate pinstriping was completed by Kenneth Howard, better known as the artist Von Dutch, perhaps the only celebrated pinstriper in American history.

From New York Times

Taylor took pinstriping commissions for “hot rod” cars as a teen in Redondo Beach in the early 1950s, his family said.

From Seattle Times

Real Deal Revolution teaches women and girls about automotive trades like welding and pinstriping.

From New York Times

The vehicle has dark pinstriping and a red interior with the Montana license plate 720745A.

From Fox News

Now, 21 years later, Peterson is recreating his original artwork to restore the signage on the car, the pinstriping, and other painted details that create a historically accurate depiction of the rail car.

From Washington Times