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 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 Despite its resemblance to a zebra thanks to its striped hindquarters – a likeness that originally duped scientists into classifying them as relatives of the zebra – the okapi shares evolutionary traits with its much taller and lankier cousin. Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024 There’s a luxe feel to every corner, from the plush linens to the striped wallpaper and toile window treatments, but nothing overshadows the property’s main focal point: the views. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024 Try teal spirals or striped acid yellow tapers in silver candleholders topped with jade rings or pale blue ones that look like large format rigatoni bent into interesting shapes. Devra Ferst, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2024 The exhibit includes wall plaques and artifacts, including a striped prisoner uniform. Leonardo Bevilacqua, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024 The ceviche mixto bowl ($22) features market seafood, which meant striped bass and albacore on my visit. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024 The marble board has a striped design and a leather loop at the handle. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 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 17 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

striped

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

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