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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Fishermen recently learned that when a great white shark suddenly appeared, and chomped on a striped bass that was on their fishing line. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 3 June 2025 Chalamet wore one of his favourite brands, Chrome Hearts, with an orange zip-up suede bomber with the team logo, orange and blue striped pants, beige boots, and a thick gold chain, accessorizing with a set of sporty silver sunglasses. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 June 2025 Burnes, Rinella and Wilton Fryer, all conservation-minded anglers and members of Gold Country Fly Fishers, have plenty of ire for striped bass. Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2025 Best Slot Canyon Hike Zebra Slot Canyon: Grand-Staircase-Escalante National Monument Choosing one slot canyon is a daunting task, but Zebra wins because of its gorgeous pink and tan striped walls and narrow passageways, which are as tight as 10-inches wide at some points. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 29 May 2025 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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striped

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

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