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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Psalm and his siblings wore matching striped pajamas, and Psalm seemed totally stoked about it. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 For an in-between-weather look that’s equal parts sporty and sweet, style them with Khaite’s white denim barn jacket, Cos’s striped baby tee, and sleek thong sandals (also from Khaite). Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2026 The brand already went viral in Madrid this spring for their effortlessly wearable striped pants that were spotted on every cool girl in the city. Lidia Maseres, Glamour, 7 May 2026 Sprawling from the lobby to the terrace are nautical striped contrast walls in a bold palette of red, white, and navy, the perfect canvas for the Tropezian black-and-white vintage photography that lines them. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 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 14 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

striped

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

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