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pinstripe

/ˈpɪnˌstɹaɪp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.37 in modern English

Syllables
pin-stripe
IPA
/ˈpɪnˌstɹaɪp/
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A very thin stripe on a fabric or other surface.

noun

A fabric decorated with such stripes.

noun

A suit made of such fabric.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From pin + stripe.

Inflected Forms

pinstripes (plural) pin stripe (alternative) pin-stripe (alternative)

Derived Forms

pinstriped pinstriper

Frequently Paired Words

chalkstripe

Questions

How do you pronounce pinstripe?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɪnˌstɹaɪp/.
What does pinstripe mean?
A very thin stripe on a fabric or other surface.
Where does pinstripe come from?
From pin + stripe.

How to pronounce pinstripe

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