stripe

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈstrīp 

: a stroke or blow with a rod or lash

stripe

2 of 3

verb

striped ˈstrīpt  ; striping

transitive verb

: to make stripes on or variegate with stripes

stripe

3 of 3

noun (2)

1

a

: a line or long narrow section differing in color or texture from parts adjoining

b(1)

: a textile design consisting of lines or bands against a plain background

(2)

: a fabric with a striped design

2

: a narrow strip of braid or embroidery usually in the shape of a bar, arc, or chevron that is worn (as on the sleeve of a military uniform) to indicate rank or length of service

3

: a distinct variety or sort : type

persons of the same political stripe

stripeless

ˈstrī-pləs 

adjective

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• bang
• bash
• bat
• beat
• belt
• biff
• blow
• bop
• box
• buffet
• bust
• chop
• clap
• clip
• clout
• crack
• cuff
• dab
• douse [British]
• fillip
• hack
• haymaker
• hit
• hook
• knock
• larrup [dialect]
• lash
• lick
• pelt
• pick
• plump
• poke
• pound
• punch
• rap
• slam
• slap
• slug
• smack
• smash
• sock
• spank
• stinger
• stroke
• swat
• swipe
• switch
• thud
• thump
• thwack
• wallop
• welt
• whack
• wham
• whop
• whap

Verb

• band
• bar
• streak

Noun (2)

• band
• bar
• streak

Examples of stripe in a Sentence

Noun (1)

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

Verb

the children carefully striped the paper with red and blue paint

Noun (2)

the United States flag has seven red stripes

singers of every stripe will perform at the benefit concert

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Choose from 18 colors and patterns, including black and white stripes, burgundy, navy, and khaki, and sizes XS through XXL. —Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024

These wide, colorful stripes look great with any decor. —Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024

Verb

For more basic designs, these blue and white striped pajamas from Carters are soft and made without any sort of chemicals. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024

Sampaio hit the runway in New York on Oct. 15 wearing a giant black and copper striped bow with six different D-loops. —Hedy Phillips, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, welt, long scar, blow, probably from stripe band on a garment

Verb

Middle English, to place bands or edging on (a garment), from Middle Dutch stripan, from stripe, strepe stripe; akin to Middle High German strīfe stripe

Noun (2)

Middle English, band or stripe on a garment, in part from stripen, verb, in part from Middle Dutch stripe

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing stripe

• service stripe

Kids Definition

stripe

1 of 3 noun

ˈstrīp 

: a stroke or blow with a rod or part of a whip

stripe

2 of 3 verb

striped ˈstrīpt  ; striping

: to make stripes on

stripe

3 of 3 noun

1

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

2

: a piece of braid (as on the sleeve) to indicate military rank or length of service

stripeless

ˈstrī-pləs 

adjective