Examples of striped in a Sentence
the zebra is a black-and-white striped animal
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In front of the skeleton, a silver stereo can be seen facing the tree, while a red-and-white striped drum set sits in the background.
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Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2023
In the living room, curtains in yellows, pinks, and reds reminiscent of early autumn hung above a divan dressed with striped lumbar and couch pillows which gallerist Alex Tieghi-Walker would later cover himself with, as his version of being dressed in Le Réunion clothing.
—Maria Geyman, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2023
With a classic striped canvas and faux leather design, this tote has space for all of the essentials, from multiple pockets to a laptop sleeve to a bottom shoe compartment.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
The main pocket will store your belongings safely behind the accent of a gold zipper, and the striped fabric waist strap — in six color options — adds a fun, preppy touch.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2023
Of course, the 26-year-old put her own spin on the iconic look by swapping out Rory's bootcut jeans for a pair of ultra thigh-high orange and black striped boots.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2023
The bag’s silhouette is still classic, but the striped strap offers a fun touch.
—Carly Totten, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023
The green striped pair with a knit and some Uggs sounds extra cozy for Thanksgiving... although my parents might yell at me for dressing too comfortably.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2023
Related North’s friend, meanwhile, dressed up as Hilton in a blue-and-white striped tank with navy blue pants, a black paperboy cap and a black leather Balenciaga purse.
—Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2023
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Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2023
In the living room, curtains in yellows, pinks, and reds reminiscent of early autumn hung above a divan dressed with striped lumbar and couch pillows which gallerist Alex Tieghi-Walker would later cover himself with, as his version of being dressed in Le Réunion clothing.
—Maria Geyman, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2023
With a classic striped canvas and faux leather design, this tote has space for all of the essentials, from multiple pockets to a laptop sleeve to a bottom shoe compartment.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
The main pocket will store your belongings safely behind the accent of a gold zipper, and the striped fabric waist strap — in six color options — adds a fun, preppy touch.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2023
Of course, the 26-year-old put her own spin on the iconic look by swapping out Rory's bootcut jeans for a pair of ultra thigh-high orange and black striped boots.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2023
The bag’s silhouette is still classic, but the striped strap offers a fun touch.
—Carly Totten, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023
The green striped pair with a knit and some Uggs sounds extra cozy for Thanksgiving... although my parents might yell at me for dressing too comfortably.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2023
Related North’s friend, meanwhile, dressed up as Hilton in a blue-and-white striped tank with navy blue pants, a black paperboy cap and a black leather Balenciaga purse.
—Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2023
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First Known Use
1567, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing striped
Dictionary Entries Near striped
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“Striped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striped. Accessed 5 Dec. 2023.
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striped
adjective
ˈstrīpt 
ˈstrī-pəd
: having stripes or streaks
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