striped

American  

[strahypt, strahy-pid] / straɪpt, ˈstraɪ pɪd /

adjective

1. having stripes or bands.

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striped British  

/ straɪpt /

adjective

1. marked or decorated with stripes

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Other Word Forms

• nonstriped
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of striped

First recorded in 1610–20; stripe ¹ + -ed ³

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Example Sentences

Earlier versions of Medvedev's model could reproduce the striped pattern, but they failed to match the strong contrast seen in real observations.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

From an everyday watch to a striped long-sleeve, these springy pieces will help you ease into warmer weather.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

If you want to enjoy France like a Frenchie would, forget the béret and striped blue-and-white “marinière” T-shirt.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

A bright blue house is on a multicolored striped path in the middle of the mural.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

He had on a blue suit with wide lapels and a white and blue striped tie, and he wore a gold ring on the little finger of his right hand.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez