Synonyms of stripe

stripe 1 of 3

noun (1)

1

as in streak

a line or long narrow section differing in color from the background

the United States flag has seven red stripes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• streak
• band
• bar
• pinstripe
• blaze
• crossbar

2

as in type

a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common

singers of every stripe will perform at the benefit concert

Synonyms & Similar Words

• type
• kind
• sort
• variety
• genre
• breed
• nature
• species
• description
• kidney
• feather
• manner
• class
• strain
• ilk
• persuasion
• order
• like
• model
• category
• sample
• specimen
• group
• grouping
• bracket
• family
• suite
• set
• grade
• bunch
• division
• rank(s)
• lot

stripe

2 of 3

noun (2)

ˈstrīp 

as in swipe

a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument

the prisoner was sentenced to receive 20 stripes with a bamboo pole

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swipe
• stroke
• punch
• blow
• thump
• slap
• hit
• thud
• whack
• knock
• lick
• pound
• spank
• smack
• poke
• clip
• bang
• sock
• beat
• switch
• belt
• slam
• hook
• cuff
• welt
• lash
• bat
• chop
• clap
• swat
• box
• hack
• kick
• crack
• buffet
• pelt
• slug
• knee
• stinger
• bop
• dab
• clout
• bash
• rap
• pick
• smash
• fillip
• plump
• biff
• licking
• bust
• haymaker
• wham
• thwack
• swing
• wallop
• hand
• pounding
• douse
• larrup
• left
• counter
• whop
• right
• beating
• whap
• counterblow
• counterstroke
• sucker punch
• body blow
• whip
• one-two
• whipping
• thrashing
• sidewinder
• hammering
• roundhouse
• shiver
• uppercut
• knockdown
• cruncher
• knockout
• counterpunch
• rabbit punch
• flogging
• pasting
• battering
• pummeling
• KO
• bastinade
• drubbing
• walloping
• bastinado
• cudgelling
• right-hander
• cudgeling
• clobbering
• pummelling
• bludgeoning
• kayo
• lambasting

stripe

3 of 3

verb

as in to streak

to make stripes on

the children carefully striped the paper with red and blue paint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• streak
• bar
• band
• blaze

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stripe

Noun

There are also stripes and other patterns within the assortment, which includes straw totes and a variety of hats. —Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025

Over the past year, the company has changed its stripes following pressure from several activist investors, focusing more on expanding margins and managing share dilution — all while continuing to grow its top line at a steady clip. —Paulina Likos, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025

Verb

The wildlife refuge also features miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, as well as the red-and-white striped Assateague Lighthouse. —Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025

Related Articles In a dark overcoat, dark suit, white shirt and red striped tie, Trump placed a wreath with white roses at the tomb, and stood silently for a few moments. —Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 19 Jan. 2025