stripe

1 of 3

noun (1)

: a stroke or blow with a rod or lash

stripe

2 of 3

verb

striped ˈstrīpt How to pronounce stripe (audio) ; striping

transitive verb

: to make stripes on or variegate with stripes

stripe

3 of 3

noun (2)

1
a
: a line or long narrow section differing in color or texture from parts adjoining
b(1)
: a textile design consisting of lines or bands against a plain background
(2)
: a fabric with a striped design
2
: a narrow strip of braid or embroidery usually in the shape of a bar, arc, or chevron that is worn (as on the sleeve of a military uniform) to indicate rank or length of service
3
: a distinct variety or sort : type
persons of the same political stripe
stripeless adjective

Examples of stripe in a Sentence

Verb the children carefully striped the paper with red and blue paint
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The models paraded on the catwalk, with the stripes moving in rhythm and appearing to expand on the clothes, dancing from head to toe, contracting and then slowing down. Billboard Italy, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024 For the better part of the last decade, California leaders of every conceivable political stripe have told us that addressing the state’s housing affordability crisis was a top priority. Liz Perlman, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024 And no matter one’s political stripe, the war’s staggering body count was hard to justify. Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2024 Achieve a more maximalist style by using a secondary pattern like soft florals or a classic stripe. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2024 The cotton runner with stripes drapes along the edges and comes in a wide variety of sizes that’ll fit most tables. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024 These linen stripe panels come in a pack of two for as little as $26 and are available in taupe or gray. Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024 The tiger features 15 stripes, one each to recognize Woods’ 15 majors championships. Jay Paris, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 Grab a pair in sizes 4.5 through 11 and 14 styles, each with different colored stripes. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
Verb
On a recent Tuesday after school, A. wore purple leggings and a favorite purple, pink and white striped dress while running around a neighborhood playground with a friend from kindergarten. Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024 For example, in 2021, Mobileye, a leading ADAS provider, began collaborating with 3M, a maker of roadway striping materials and signs, on roadway safety all centered on computer vision. Mark Pittman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 The Department of Public Works in August created a new lane striping on part of Brady Street which uses a curve, instead of a straight line, near the North Arlington Place intersection. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2024 Southbound Loop 101 narrowed to 2 lanes between US 60 and Loop 202 Details: Southbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) would be reduced to the left two lanes overnight in areas between US 60 (Superstition Freeway) and Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) in the Tempe and Chandler area for lane striping work. The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024 Years of naval inconstancy with repair work drove Vigor Industrial—a once vibrant and growing maritime conglomerate—into the welcoming arms of hedge funds, which wasted no time in striping the company of value. Craig Hooper, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 The actor wore a red and white striped cotton poplin button up and baggy medium wash jeans that pooled around her ankles. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2024 Her ensemble was topped off with a Tommy Hilfiger striped beanie and python-print boots. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024 The iconic black-and-white striped awnings are at the ready to welcome you home. Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, welt, long scar, blow, probably from stripe band on a garment

Verb

Middle English, to place bands or edging on (a garment), from Middle Dutch stripan, from stripe, strepe stripe; akin to Middle High German strīfe stripe

Noun (2)

Middle English, band or stripe on a garment, in part from stripen, verb, in part from Middle Dutch stripe

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of stripe was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Stripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stripe. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

stripe

1 of 3 noun
: a stroke or blow with a rod or part of a whip

stripe

2 of 3 verb
striped ˈstrīpt How to pronounce stripe (audio) ; striping
: to make stripes on

stripe

3 of 3 noun
1
: a line or long narrow section differing in color or appearance from the background
2
: a piece of braid (as on the sleeve) to indicate military rank or length of service
stripeless adjective

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