striped

adjective

ˈstrīpt How to pronounce striped (audio)
ˈstrī-pəd
: having stripes or streaks

Examples of striped in a Sentence

the zebra is a black-and-white striped animal
Recent Examples on the Web Sporting a vibrant pink bob and groovy, striped velvet suit, Gray was ready to turn the dinner into a party. Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024 The striped bucket has a deep compartment and a leather top handle secured by silver-toned rivets. Anna Tingley, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024 Pick it up in four solid colors (black, light blue, khaki, and hot pink), or two striped varieties. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024 Breeding adults have black rounded heads, with striped black and white feathers around their necks. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024 Within the collection, there was a staple look that felt like a mash-up of sorts: a pair of black and yellow leather pants worn with a striped tee and a plaid jacket. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024 Condor’s sharp-looking business class cabins with striped accents offer seats that transform into a 6.5-foot lie-flat bed, 4K entertainment screens, and direct-aisle access for every passenger. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2024 Travis, meanwhile, wore a clashing ensemble of an open plaid shirt over a white T-shirt with striped pants and white Chucks. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024 Sourced from Iconic Archive, Zendaya’s striped vest and matching miniskirt, featuring a tulle bustle at the back, is from the designer’s Café Society collection for spring 1994. Emily Chan, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of striped was in 1567

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“Striped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striped. Accessed 2 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

striped

adjective
ˈstrīpt How to pronounce striped (audio)
ˈstrī-pəd
: having stripes or streaks

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