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

Vintage Guess surf and skate graphics are layered and remixed with Hysteric’s motifs and retro stripes across a range of tees. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026

Another early bloomer, spring beauty, grows about 6 inches tall and has white flowers with pink stripes. —Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026

But this time, astronauts won't simply plant the stars and stripes before heading back to Earth. —Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026

What to know about moon base But this time, those next astronauts who step foot on the moon's surface won't simply plant the stars and stripes before heading back to Earth. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026

Using special urine test stripes, the device also collects data on a cat’s urinary health. —Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026

Benedikt Althaus, who goes by Xariif, wore a tiger fursuit draped in red, white and blue stripes and splotches, reminiscent of the American flag. —Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026

Ayton returned the favor by wearing Reaves’ stripes. —Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026

Jean-Claude takes what first appears to be a simple white shirt with blue stripes off the shelf. —Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026