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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But the more important takeaway from his initial appearance is that Kornacki has chosen to wear gray pants, not his usual tan, and a gray-and-black striped tie. Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024 For the outing, Shelton wore a striped shirt and a Wienerschnitzel baseball cap, while Stefani wore a rustic mini dress and a cowgirl hat, in addition to fake blood on the side of her face and chest. Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 To get the look, turn to a vibrant yellow suit and striped tie. Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024 In the picture, Katharine had a blue jacket draped around her shoulder, while the toddler wore a striped shirt with some pants. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 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 3 Dec. 2024.

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striped

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

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