striping

noun

strip·​ing ˈstrī-piŋ 

1

a

: the stripes marked or painted on something

b

: a design of stripes

2

: the act or process of marking with stripes

Examples of striping in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While a traffic signal remains infeasible at the intersection, staff and the applicant agreed to further traffic calming methods such as signage and striping to enhance the safety of vehicles traveling on the road. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025

Crews will do striping and pavement work on the half-mile stretch during the 55-hour closure, which is slated to start Friday night. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025

The 'zebra striping' trend, where individuals alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, is gaining traction, allowing people to enjoy the social aspect of drinking while maintaining balance. —Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025

The Christmas Tree Inn featured a prominent red and white-tiled roof with candy cane striping running down the exterior walls. —Douglas C. Towne, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for striping

• griping
• piping
• sniping
• swiping
• taiping
• typing
• wiping
• electrotyping
• stereotyping
• genotyping
• subtyping