striation

noun

stri·​a·​tion strī-ˈā-shən 

1

a

: the fact or state of being striated

b

: arrangement of striations or striae

2

: a minute groove, scratch, or channel especially when one of a parallel series

3

: any of the alternate dark and light cross bands of a myofibril of striated muscle

Examples of striation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Here, rose-gold links are ringed with tiger’s eye chosen for the strength of its striations—the first time since the 1970s that the Maison has paired gold links with an ornamental stone. —Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 16 June 2026

But the most interesting finding was several straight, parallel striations inside the skull, indicating the brain matter had been methodically scraped out with a sharp instrument shortly after death. —Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026

Web-like striations or corking on jalapeño skins occur when plants are stressed by irregular watering, dry soil, or high heat. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026

Look for any striations (otherwise known as the grain) running vertically or horizontally in the stainless steel finish. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Rhymes for striation

• cation
• dation
• haitian
• lation
• station
• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation

Kids Definition

striation

noun

stri·​a·​tion strī-ˈā-shən 

1

: the fact or state of being striated

2

: a tiny groove, scratch, or channel especially when one of a parallel series

3

: any of the alternate dark and light cross bands of a myofibril of striated muscle

Medical Definition

striation

noun

stri·​a·​tion strī-ˈā-shən 

1

: the fact or state of being striated

2

: a minute groove, scratch, or channel especially when one of a parallel series

3

: any of the alternate dark and light cross bands of a myofibril of striated muscle