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

Indeed a powerful sensuousness lingers in these small drawings and sketches, notably in Wenzel Hollar’s decadent piles of muffs and stoles and Félix Vallotton’s hoard of women shoppers caressing fabrics. —Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 14 June 2024

Their confrontation begins with Max furiously drinking water from a hose on the war rig Furiosa stole, his shotgun drawn on the pregnant wife played by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. —Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024

Many of the mourners were trans and were seen wearing miniskirts, halter tops, fishnet stockings and fur stoles. —Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2024

The actress posed in her gown and mortarboard, plus two honor stoles, for the big day. 08 of 22 Hank Randall Kendra Wilkinson's first son is off to high school! —Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 3 June 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