Synonyms of stripes

stripes 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of stripe

1

as in streaks

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

the United States flag has seven red stripes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• streaks
• bands
• bars
• pinstripes
• blazes
• crossbars

2

as in types

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

• types
• kinds
• genres
• sorts
• varieties
• breeds
• species
• natures
• feathers
• descriptions
• manners
• likes
• persuasions
• classes
• kidneys
• ilks
• strains
• orders
• categories
• models
• samples
• groups
• specimens
• groupings
• ranks
• families
• brackets
• sets
• grades
• divisions
• suites
• bunches
• lots

stripes

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of stripe

as in swipes

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

• swipes
• punches
• strokes
• thumps
• blows
• hits
• slaps
• thuds
• pounds
• licks
• whacks
• spanks
• pokes
• bangs
• knocks
• smacks
• socks
• clips
• hooks
• welts
• belts
• cuffs
• beats
• lashes
• chops
• claps
• switches
• bats
• hacks
• pelts
• hands
• stingers
• clouts
• fillips
• buffets
• slugs
• slams
• swats
• dabs
• knees
• boxes
• kicks
• cracks
• raps
• thwacks
• biffs
• bops
• lickings
• haymakers
• whams
• picks
• whops
• bashes
• larrups
• plumps
• busts
• beatings
• swings
• douses
• smashes
• wallops
• counters
• counterstrokes
• lefts
• counterblows
• rabbit punches
• rights
• sucker punches
• shivers
• sidewinders
• whips
• counterpunches
• whippings
• body blows
• pastings
• crunchers
• thrashings
• uppercuts
• batterings
• roundhouses
• right-handers
• wallopings
• knockdowns
• bastinadoes
• drubbings
• knockouts
• one-twos
• kayos
• KOs

stripes

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of stripe

as in bars

to make stripes on

the children carefully striped the paper with red and blue paint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• streaks
• bars
• bands
• blazes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stripes

Noun

Bookstores needed a similar rehaul and every bit of Nike branding – on office, arena and stadium walls and hallways – had to be swapped in a no-swoosh left behind conversion to three stripes. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

But Dubas may as well be wearing a stars-and-stripes jumpsuit, because this deal has an Evel Knievel-level risk. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Between the tummy-tucking high waist, oversized front tie knot, and leg-elongating stripes, these pants are designed to flatter your figure and keep you comfortable while doing it. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

This sofa looks even better in person—the images don’t capture just how fun the stripes are and how well built the design feels in real life. — Alyssa Marino Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026

Throughout each collection, expect colorful stripes, vivid dots, and gingham, and limited-run, special pieces to covet. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026

The new uniform will feature white helmets, with red and black stripes, white jerseys with black numbers and red trim, and white pants. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Of course, it’s printed with Middleton’s navy and white stripes, which will never go out of style. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026

Bronze wore light brown shorts with a white shirt, while Sterling wore a white sundress with orange stripes. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Verb

Opt for scalloped French tips with blue fresco detailing, or stripes the color of the Tuscan sun. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 26 June 2026