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

First, a silky pink thong embroidered with flowers followed by an oversized dusty-pink graphic T-shirt sans bra, and black-and-white striped drawstring pants. — Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026

Oprah’s recent striped sweater-and-jeans combination is a perfect example. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

The striped linen seat cushion provides a comfy foundation for anyone lucky enough to be invited in for cocktail hour. — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026

The black-and-white striped mosquitoes were first detected in 2013 in California, likely arriving via human travel and cargo transport. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 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