striped

adjective

ˈstrīpt How to pronounce striped (audio)
ˈstrī-pəd
Synonyms of stripednext
: having stripes or streaks

Examples of striped in a Sentence

the zebra is a black-and-white striped animal
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Stewart has worn striped matching sets like this one. Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 24 May 2026 Unabashedly resorty, Orlebar Brown has taken the style in an unexpected direction with a striped navy pattern that recalls a banker’s pinstripes. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 May 2026 Reinsve took to Instagram to share a snap of herself in a gray Ami Paris suit, purple striped shirt and matching tie. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 The look played with volume, structure and layering as well, with one side of the skirt being ultra-poofed and a swath of striped fabric hanging atop the tulle. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for striped

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of striped was in 1567

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“Striped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striped. Accessed 28 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

striped

adjective
ˈstrīpt How to pronounce striped (audio)
ˈstrī-pəd
: having stripes or streaks

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