stole

1 of 2

past tense of steal

stole

2 of 2

noun

ˈstōl 

1

: a long loose garment : robe

2

: an ecclesiastical vestment consisting of a long usually silk band worn traditionally around the neck by bishops and priests and over the left shoulder by deacons

3

: a long wide scarf or similar covering worn by women usually across the shoulders

Examples of stole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Rihanna draped herself in a deliberately rangy stole. —Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024

The building opened on Jan. 14, 1950, with a gala event attended by men in suits, women in cocktail dresses wrapped in mink stoles. —Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024

Moreno stood and awarded each student a yellow stole. —Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Sep. 2024

The amount Smith stole was roughly equivalent to the town’s annual budget. —Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English, from Latin stola, from Greek stolē equipment, robe, from stellein to set up, make ready

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

stole

1 of 2

ˈstōl

past of steal

stole

2 of 2 noun

1

: a long narrow band worn around the neck by bishops and priests in ceremonies

2

: a long wide scarf or similar covering worn by women usually across the shoulders

Legal Definition

stole

past of steal