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stripe vs pinstripe

pinstripe vs stripe

stripe and pinstripe both are nouns.

stripe is a verb but pinstripe is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stripe Yes No Yes No
pinstripe Yes No No No
As nouns, pinstripe is a hyponym of stripe; that is, pinstripe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stripe:
  • stripe: an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
  • pinstripe: a very thin stripe (especially a white stripe on a dark fabric)
Other hyponyms of stripe include cigar band, hatband, neckband, cap band.
stripe (noun) pinstripe (noun)
an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material a very thin stripe (especially a white stripe on a dark fabric)
a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background a fabric with very thin stripes
a kind or category a suit made from a fabric with very thin stripes
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service
stripe (verb) pinstripe (verb)
mark with stripes
Difference between stripe and pinstripe

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