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
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One woman who posed near a door in a gray striped coat worn with wide-length denim and a pair of Maison Margiela Tabi flat shoes. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025 In the campaign, Earle models the ankle-grazing jean cut from stretch denim with a long-sleeve striped shirt. Marissa Muller, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025 Photos show the striped coloring of the new species. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025 Shepard can be seen giving one of his daughters a kiss, cuddling up with the girls, who match in black-and-white striped tops and berets. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for striped 

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

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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 Feb. 2025.

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striped

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

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