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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The loose striped shirt has a slit hem that adds a little shape, and the elastic waistband shorts have side pockets for the essentials. Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026 Anglers can catch everything from striped bass and catfish to crappie and sunfish throughout the year. Abby Price, Southern Living, 27 May 2026 By the 2013-14 season, however, the home jersey returned to a more classic striped design, re-centering tradition after years of experimentation. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 He is said to have draped the shrine in striped red wool. Iqbal Akhtar, The Conversation, 25 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 3 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

striped

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

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