1
a
: a line or long narrow section differing in color or texture from parts adjoining
b(1)
: a textile design consisting of lines or bands against a plain background
(2)
: a fabric with a striped design
2
: a narrow strip of braid or embroidery usually in the shape of a bar, arc, or chevron that is worn (as on the sleeve of a military uniform) to indicate rank or length of service
3
: a distinct variety or sort : type
persons of the same political stripe
Synonyms
Noun (1)
- bang
- bash
- bat
- beat
- belt
- biff
- blow
- bop
- box
- buffet
- bust
- chop
- clap
- clip
- clout
- crack
- cuff
- dab
- douse [British]
- fillip
- hack
- haymaker
- hit
- hook
- knock
- larrup [dialect]
- lash
- lick
- pelt
- pick
- plump
- poke
- pound
- punch
- rap
- slam
- slap
- slug
- smack
- smash
- sock
- spank
- stinger
- stroke
- swat
- swipe
- switch
- thud
- thump
- thwack
- wallop
- welt
- whack
- wham
- whop
- whap
Verb
Noun (2)
Examples of stripe in a Sentence
Verb
the children carefully striped the paper with red and blue paint
Recent Examples on the Web
Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
The sporty influences are in details like the black stripes on the waist and at the V-neck and the pleated hemline.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
The main attraction is the total eclipse, which can only be seen in the path of totality — the roughly 115-mile-wide stripe from Texas to Maine where tens of millions of people will converge to see the moon entirely block the sun.
—Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
Free throws were problematic again for the NBA’s worst shooting team from the charity stripe.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Apr. 2024
Pretty In Pink This sweet-faced girl grew up to take on the role of a lifetime, trading in bright-pink stripes for a sleeker wardrobe on the small screen for her day job.
—Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
But this baby will keep its unique stripes and spots for the first six months.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Skunks do not have white patches on their heads and instead have one thin white stripe that runs from the top of their head to the beginning of their snout.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Striped polecats have a coarse, thick black coat with white patches and stripes.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Margaret Austin, co-owner, Outline Brooklyn: Comfortable, thoughtful, functional, striped?
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Currently, only one is striped for pickleball, and players need to bring their own striping and nets for the other.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
To improve the safety of our roadways, governments across the nation are responding with new initiatives to make paint lines and roadway striping clearer and more visible.
—Mark Pittman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The city will also make safety improvements closer to the Highway 4 exit, with striping to make the bicycle lanes continuous and the elimination of some street parking in the area, the mayor said.
—Judith Prieve, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
This Better Homes & Gardens striped boucle design is a cozy yet lightweight style that will look so good at the foot of your bed or across your couch.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
Several team managers wore black and white striped jerseys.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
Its standout features include the gold buttons down the front, the two patch pockets, and the black and white striped color, which lends it a nautical look that’s ideal for warm weather.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Noun
Sometimes unlikely pairings just work together, like plaids and stripes.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
The sporty influences are in details like the black stripes on the waist and at the V-neck and the pleated hemline.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
The main attraction is the total eclipse, which can only be seen in the path of totality — the roughly 115-mile-wide stripe from Texas to Maine where tens of millions of people will converge to see the moon entirely block the sun.
—Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
Free throws were problematic again for the NBA’s worst shooting team from the charity stripe.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Apr. 2024
Pretty In Pink This sweet-faced girl grew up to take on the role of a lifetime, trading in bright-pink stripes for a sleeker wardrobe on the small screen for her day job.
—Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
But this baby will keep its unique stripes and spots for the first six months.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Skunks do not have white patches on their heads and instead have one thin white stripe that runs from the top of their head to the beginning of their snout.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Striped polecats have a coarse, thick black coat with white patches and stripes.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Verb
For another event in Australia, the actress wore a casual ensemble of a blue button-up shirt and blue and white striped shorts from Elisabetta Franchi.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Margaret Austin, co-owner, Outline Brooklyn: Comfortable, thoughtful, functional, striped?
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Currently, only one is striped for pickleball, and players need to bring their own striping and nets for the other.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
To improve the safety of our roadways, governments across the nation are responding with new initiatives to make paint lines and roadway striping clearer and more visible.
—Mark Pittman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The city will also make safety improvements closer to the Highway 4 exit, with striping to make the bicycle lanes continuous and the elimination of some street parking in the area, the mayor said.
—Judith Prieve, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
This Better Homes & Gardens striped boucle design is a cozy yet lightweight style that will look so good at the foot of your bed or across your couch.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
Several team managers wore black and white striped jerseys.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
Its standout features include the gold buttons down the front, the two patch pockets, and the black and white striped color, which lends it a nautical look that’s ideal for warm weather.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Stripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stripe. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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stripe
1 of 3 noun
: a stroke or blow with a rod or part of a whip
stripe
3 of 3 noun1
: a line or long narrow section differing in color or appearance from the background
2
: a piece of braid (as on the sleeve) to indicate military rank or length of service
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