striping

noun

strip·​ing ˈstrī-piŋ 

1

a

: the stripes marked or painted on something

b

: a design of stripes

2

: the act or process of marking with stripes

Examples of striping in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In one instance in 2002, Russian state media showed images of the train – green with yellow striping – when Kim Jong Il visited Russia during a brief period of relaxed sanctions that allowed greater engagement with the outside world. —Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025

The project will also include ADA-compliant curb ramps, new posts with pedestrian push buttons and posts, pedestrian barricades, protective railings and traffic striping. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025

Zebra striping, when one alternates between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, presents a great opportunity to splurge on good wine. —Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025

Use the service request tool on the city website to report potholes, lifted sidewalks, faded striping or damaged signs. —Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for striping

• griping
• piping
• sniping
• swiping
• taiping
• typing
• wiping
• electrotyping
• stereotyping
• genotyping
• subtyping