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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Raquel Zimmermann in a striped silk Versace silk dress. Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025 Maryland’s summer/fall recreational striped bass season in Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries opens May 16. Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025 The silk weave and striped pattern are sophisticated in a bohemian kind of way. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025 This lounge set is available in 34 colors, including solid options, multicolor sets, and even a couple with a striped top and solid bottoms. Kayleigh Drake, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for striped

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 23 Mar. 2025.

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striped

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

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