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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He was shackled at his wrists and waist and was wearing a black-and-gray, striped jail uniform and orange crocks on his feet. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025 Two figures – one in a breezy, colorful striped sundress and a white hair band, another with cropped hair in a white t-shirt and denim miniskirt – hold hands. Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Passing scientists noticed the striped animal and discovered a new species. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025 Wear them with the preppy striped pieces and wide-leg jeans above—done! Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 Mar. 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 13 Apr. 2025.

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striped

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

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