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

Not only are they made with moisture-wicking fabric, but the mesh stripes on the side are intentionally placed to improve the shorts’ airflow. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025

Black-and-white stripes of all orientations and sizes packed a subtle preppy punch; giant sun hats were paired (expectedly) with breezy dresses and (unexpectedly) with sweater vests, ties and trousers; and bright pops of red infused the collection with intentional excitement. —Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025

The magic is in the mashup — wide bands versus skinny stripes, color colliding with neutrals, sportswear mixed with tailoring. —Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025

In a crowded primary field, a May poll found Duggan to be the only candidate with favorable ratings from voters of all political stripes. —Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025

In a wetsuit alright, a sleek black one with a patch that looks like a police badge sewn on the chest and sergeant’s stripes on the sleeves. —Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025

Sky Control divides the glass panel into nine individually changeable segments, or stripes. —Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025

It’s designed with subtle beige stripes that look great on a bed or sofa. —Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025

Some eggplants even have white and purple stripes. —Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025