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
Recent Examples on the Web Take yourself back in time to the 1970s and style it with a pair of striped party pants from Simon Miller and Gucci’s platform sandals—groovy, baby! Laura Jackson, Vogue, 24 June 2024 Dressed in a red-and-white striped bathing suit with a matching kerchief and sarong by Jacquemus, paired with bright red shoes, the singer gave off perfect beachy vibes as men on either side of her waved billowing blue fabric to mimic ocean waves around her. Anna Chan, Billboard, 24 June 2024 Earlier this month, the mother-to-be posed in a mirror selfie while wearing baggy black trousers and a slightly cropped, striped shirt. Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 23 June 2024 In the crowd jostling around them, the women wore peasant skirts and striped sailors’ tops, and none of the men, apart from these two, were wearing ties. Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 23 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for striped 

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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 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

striped

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

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