noun
stole
stohl
noun
1
A long scarf-like garment, often made of fur or fabric, worn draped over the shoulders.
"She wore an elegant fur stole to the gala."
2
A decorated band worn by clergy over the shoulders during religious services.
"The priest put on his stole before beginning the ceremony."
How to Use Stole
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA long scarf-like piece of clothing, worn either as fashion or as religious dress.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "stole," the past tense of the verb "steal" — same spelling, completely unrelated word.
Common pairings
a fur stole
wear a stole
Word Forms
stoles plural, stoles plural
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Etymology
From Latin stola, from Greek stole, meaning "garment" or "equipment."