striping

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noun

strip·​ing ˈstrī-piŋ How to pronounce striping (audio)
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1
a
: the stripes marked or painted on something
b
: a design of stripes
2
: the act or process of marking with stripes

striping

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present participle of stripe entry 2

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Finished in the label’s tiger yellow with bold black striping, the bike gave the collaboration a tangible centerpiece beyond the clothes. — Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 City Manager Micah Runner said there will be improvements like striping and traffic signals required for the project. — Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 According to the city, the current phase of the project will include improved pavement, new signage and road striping, bike lanes and pedestrian improvements. — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Cracked asphalt outnumbered fresh striping in the parking lot. — Ken Lundin, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for striping

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First Known Use

Noun

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of striping was in 1677

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“Striping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striping. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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