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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Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

striped

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

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