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
Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Close-up photos reveal the helmet’s angular face opening, detailed engraving and mohawk-like top stripe.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Half its body is covered in rippling white stripes that can melt into its dim surroundings under the right lighting, while the rest of it is covered in dark, purplish fur, oily enough that water slides right off it.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
Box tree moth caterpillars are green and yellow, with black and white stripes and black spots running down their back.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024
Jalen Brunson scored 35 points against the Kings with nine of them coming from the charity stripe.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
The reflective logo and stripes across the front, back, and hood of the jacket ensure visibility and safety.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
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
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
No small prints or super-fine stripes, logos, solid white or neon.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Close-up photos reveal the helmet’s angular face opening, detailed engraving and mohawk-like top stripe.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Half its body is covered in rippling white stripes that can melt into its dim surroundings under the right lighting, while the rest of it is covered in dark, purplish fur, oily enough that water slides right off it.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
Box tree moth caterpillars are green and yellow, with black and white stripes and black spots running down their back.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024
Jalen Brunson scored 35 points against the Kings with nine of them coming from the charity stripe.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
The reflective logo and stripes across the front, back, and hood of the jacket ensure visibility and safety.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
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
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 26 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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