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candy stripe

American  

noun

  1. a pattern of bright stripes of one color against a plain background, used chiefly in fabrics.


Etymology

Origin of candy stripe

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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In my piece, we have candy stripe ranunculus, which I was able to find for the candy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Indiana is…jump shots and candy stripe warm-up pants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

Ruta’s salads include artful landscapes that bring together candy stripe beets, creamy avocado mousse and almonds.

From Washington Post • Jan. 23, 2020

The brothers also introduced bold colors as well as Madras, candy stripe and tartan patterns.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2016

There was something so richly colored through it—like the candy stripe through a crystal.

From Star-Dust by Hurst, Fannie

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