striped

adjective

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

Examples of striped in a Sentence

the zebra is a black-and-white striped animal
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The 24-year-old chose a kimono-style navy mini dress, cinched with a striped tie and paired with dainty red bow heels—all from Dior’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, naturally. Essence, 1 Oct. 2025 Shenhe Colorful Cardigan If your fall wardrobe leans neutral, this colorful striped cardigan is the easiest way to add playfulness without sacrificing comfort. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025 Fendi’s new peekaboo bag with colorful paillette sequins inside, Bottega Veneta trenchcoats with Intrecciato details, Prada’s satin pouch, Dolce & Gabbana embellished striped pajamas. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 Swift wore a striped silk-blend dress by Ralph Lauren for the proposal that retails for $398. Melina Khan, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025 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 2 Oct. 2025.

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striped

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

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