striped

American

[strahypt, strahy-pid] / straɪpt, ˈstraɪ pɪd /

adjective

having stripes or bands.

striped British

/ straɪpt /

adjective

marked or decorated with stripes

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Other Word Forms

nonstriped adjective

Etymology

Origin of striped

First recorded in 1610–20; stripe ¹ + -ed ³

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Example Sentences

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Earlier versions of Medvedev's model could reproduce the striped pattern, but they failed to match the strong contrast seen in real observations.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

If you want to enjoy France like a Frenchie would, forget the béret and striped blue-and-white “marinière” T-shirt.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Fishermen are concerned about coming runs of shad and striped bass.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

The design shows Dennis in his trademark red-and-black striped jumper alongside his canine companion, with some versions featuring colour printing.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Not until the sun has risen do they finally close their eyes, side by side in the black wrought-iron cradle lined with striped blankets that already awaits them, despite their early arrival.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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