striated

adjective

stri·​at·​ed ˈstrī-ˌā-təd 

1

: marked with striations or striae

2

: of, relating to, or being striated muscle

Examples of striated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lead With Texture In the primary suite, subdued shades give way to abundant texture in the form of velvet and bouclé on the bed and a striated treatment on the walls. —Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025

The park’s Big Badlands Overlook peers east, where the moon will climb above a sea of striated crag. —Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025

Serena Williams recently posted swimsuit photos showing off striated arms after promoting her more than 30-pound GLP-1 weight loss. —Anne Marie Chaker, Time, 20 Sep. 2025

The temples are crafted from genuine buffalo horn, hand-finished in Germany, and come in vibrant, striated tones that make each pair one-of-a-kind. —Dan Michel, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing striated

• striated muscle

Rhymes for striated

• abated
• ablated
• awaited
• belated
• berated
• castrated
• chelated
• citrated
• collated
• conflated
• created
• curated

Kids Definition

striated

adjective

stri·​at·​ed ˈstrī-ˌāt-əd 

: having or showing lines, bands, or grooves

Medical Definition

striated

adjective

stri·​at·​ed ˈstrī-ˌāt-əd 

1

: marked with striae

2

: of, relating to, or being striated muscle