striped

1 of 2

adjective

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

striped

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of stripe entry 2

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Adjective the zebra is a black-and-white striped animal
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Among the standouts were draped striped poplin shirts, polos with contrasting trim and a coat in leather marquetry. — Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026 Floral and stonewashed styles are flat-woven, while some striped and solid designs have a soft terry backing. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 The 135 rooms are equally over-the-top, with heavy brocade bedspreads, striped carpeting, floral wallpaper, and, in the bathrooms, a black-and-white honeycomb floor and banana-yellow wall tiles. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 The second find consists of part of a statue of a royal personage along with its head, which was adorned with the striped cloth associated with ancient Egyptian rulers. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for striped

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First Known Use

Adjective

1567, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Oct. 2026.

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striped

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