striated

adjective

stri·​at·​ed ˈstrī-ˌā-təd 

1

: marked with striations or striae

2

: of, relating to, or being striated muscle

Examples of striated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the vastly different conditions under which these objects were produced—at an internment camp and a Pennsylvania estate—expose the striated reality behind that iconography. — Cat Dawson, ARTnews.com, 3 July 2026

This beachfront location overlooking the iconic Hanalei Bay, with the waterfall-striated Hihimanu, Nāmolokama, and Māmalahoa mountains in the distance, has to be one of the prettiest on the planet. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026

These elegant, striated cylinders are chewy and caramelized on the outside and soft and custardy in the middle. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026

The silk-and-wool rug by Nalbandian has a subtle striated pattern that’s mirrored in the custom sofa, which is covered in ivory fabric and finished with a ribbed walnut base. — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 29 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing striated

• striated muscle

Rhymes for striated

• baited
• bated
• crated
• dated
• fated
• feted
• freighted
• gated
• grated
• hated
• lated
• mated

Kids Definition

striated

adjective

stri·​at·​ed ˈstrī-ˌāt-əd 

: having or showing lines, bands, or grooves

Medical Definition

striated

adjective

stri·​at·​ed ˈstrī-ˌāt-əd 

1

: marked with striae

2

: of, relating to, or being striated muscle