striped

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adjective

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

striped

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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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The blazer, light-wash jeans, striped shirt, and classic black loafers create the perfect smart-casual look for work or off-duty pursuits. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026 The striped patterns and trendy, bold colorways are what make this piece stand out from the rest. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2026 Joining her husband and daughters at the Chicago event, Michelle paired a frayed single-breasted striped blazer with a matching pencil skirt, a strapless white top, and two buns. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026 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 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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striped

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