Synonyms of stripe

stripe 1 of 3

noun (1)

1

as in streak

a line or long narrow section differing in color from the background

the United States flag has seven red stripes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• streak
• band
• bar
• pinstripe
• blaze
• crossbar

2

as in type

a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common

singers of every stripe will perform at the benefit concert

Synonyms & Similar Words

• type
• kind
• sort
• variety
• genre
• breed
• nature
• species
• description
• kidney
• feather
• manner
• class
• strain
• ilk
• persuasion
• order
• like
• model
• category
• sample
• specimen
• group
• grouping
• bracket
• family
• suite
• set
• grade
• bunch
• division
• rank(s)
• lot

stripe

2 of 3

noun (2)

ˈstrīp 

as in swipe

a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument

the prisoner was sentenced to receive 20 stripes with a bamboo pole

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swipe
• stroke
• punch
• blow
• thump
• slap
• hit
• thud
• whack
• knock
• lick
• pound
• spank
• smack
• poke
• clip
• bang
• sock
• beat
• switch
• belt
• slam
• hook
• cuff
• welt
• lash
• bat
• chop
• clap
• swat
• box
• hack
• kick
• crack
• buffet
• pelt
• slug
• knee
• stinger
• bop
• dab
• clout
• bash
• rap
• pick
• smash
• fillip
• plump
• biff
• licking
• bust
• haymaker
• wham
• thwack
• swing
• wallop
• hand
• pounding
• douse
• larrup
• left
• counter
• whop
• right
• beating
• whap
• counterblow
• counterstroke
• sucker punch
• body blow
• whip
• one-two
• whipping
• thrashing
• sidewinder
• hammering
• roundhouse
• shiver
• uppercut
• knockdown
• cruncher
• knockout
• counterpunch
• rabbit punch
• flogging
• pasting
• battering
• pummeling
• KO
• bastinade
• drubbing
• walloping
• bastinado
• cudgelling
• right-hander
• cudgeling
• clobbering
• pummelling
• bludgeoning
• kayo
• lambasting

stripe

3 of 3

verb

as in to streak

to make stripes on

the children carefully striped the paper with red and blue paint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• streak
• bar
• band
• blaze

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stripe

Noun

The soft gray stripes are a versatile pattern that’s mirrored on the other side, so it can be reversed. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 30 July 2025

While supporting the Knicks during the 2025 NBA Playoffs, Bad Bunny opted for a pair of marigold Adidas Ballerinas with black stripes (very Kill Bill). —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 July 2025

Verb

Zara striped co-ords are a simple way to look effort-full. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 July 2025

There’s also a gorgeous heated 39-foot infinity pool with stylish striped cabana chairs where guests can sip on rosé and watch elephants. —Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025