striped

1 of 2

adjective

ˈstrīpt 

ˈstrī-pəd

: having stripes or streaks

striped

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of stripe entry 2

Synonyms of striped

Adjective

• streaked
• barred
• banded

Examples of striped in a Sentence

Adjective

the zebra is a black-and-white striped animal

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Holmes recently walked around New York City in a ruched pair with baggy jeans, a leather jacket, and a striped sweater, while Close wore hers with trousers and a button-up. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

Her outfit included a corset-style bodice and teeny striped shorts, with a ruffled collar, over-the-knee stockings, and red heels tying it all together. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026

Certainly the Atlantic coastal run of striped bass is in bad shape, but trophy fish seem more abundant than ever—possibly because of lessened competition for food. — Bob Rocchetta As Told To Al Ristori, Outdoor Life, 28 Oct. 2026

The blazer, light-wash jeans, striped shirt, and classic black loafers create the perfect smart-casual look for work or off-duty pursuits. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1567, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing striped

• candy-striped
• striped bass
• striped skunk

Rhymes for striped

• biped
• hyped
• piped
• swiped
• typed
• wiped
• parallelepiped
• stereotyped

Kids Definition

striped

adjective

ˈstrīpt 

ˈstrī-pəd

: having stripes or streaks