STOLE definition: simple past tense of steal. See examples of stole used in a sentence.

STOLE definition: 1. past simple of steal 2. a long piece of cloth or fur worn around the shoulders, especially by…. Learn more.

A stole is a long wide piece of cloth or fur that women wear round their shoulders. ...fur stoles.

stole 2 (stoʊl) n. 1. an ecclesiastical vestment consisting of a narrow strip of silk or other material worn over the shoulders or, by deacons, over the left shoulder only. 2. a woman's shoulder …

to take (the property of another) without permission or right, esp. secretly or by force: [~ + object] Someone stole my dad's car last night. [no object] The two brothers were always stealing from …

Oct 29, 2025 · Define "stole"! Our glossary entry covers both the noun (garment) and verb (past tense of steal) meanings, plus etymology and real-world examples.

Definition of stole noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.