striated

adjective

stri·​at·​ed ˈstrī-ˌā-təd How to pronounce striated (audio)
1
: marked with striations or striae
2
: of, relating to, or being striated muscle

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Alongside wading birds like the roseate spoonbill and striated heron, visitors can also look forward to their fair share of passerines, with potential appearances from the blue-gray tanager and scrub blackbird. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 On Escobedo’s new façade, a vertically striated shell of rough limestone wraps four levels of galleries, and the ribs and channels recall the elaborate reliefs carved in those Mayan blocks of rock. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024 Some of the best swimming spots are on the north side of the island, including the long surf beach at Famara, overlooked by a striated ridge, and the Caletón Blanco lagoon, which has echoes of Iceland's Blue Lagoon. Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024 Try the sweeping Pinnacles Overlook, where the striated rhyolite sprawls to the western horizon. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for striated

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of striated was in 1646

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“Striated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striated. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

striated

adjective
stri·​at·​ed ˈstrī-ˌāt-əd How to pronounce striated (audio)
: having or showing lines, bands, or grooves

Medical Definition

striated

adjective
stri·​at·​ed ˈstrī-ˌāt-əd How to pronounce striated (audio)
1
: marked with striae
2
: of, relating to, or being striated muscle

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