striping

American  

[strahy-ping] / ˈstraɪ pɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of decorating or otherwise providing with stripes: stripe.

   The striping of the boat proceeded slowly.

2. a striped stripe pattern.

   the striping of the zebra; striping of different colors.

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Etymology

Origin of striping

First recorded in 1670–80; stripe ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

If the lane striping isn’t perfect, though, the lane-keeping assist sometimes disables itself, so I don’t rely on it completely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

Knitters can opt for smaller patterns that require less yarn, or use up leftover yarn through designs that allow for different yarns to be cobbled together, such as striping.

From Slate • Sep. 2, 2025

The sun cast warm light through long windows, striping the pink-and-white checkered floor and bathing the marble arms, heads and wings of the ancient Grecian statues around me.

From New York Times • May 16, 2024

A $4.2-million Caltrans contract approved by the state in December will allow the agency to establish speed feedback signs and speed limit markings on pavement, replace safety corridor signs and enhance striping on curves.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2024

With his friend beside him he stepped confidently out the courtyard gate, into the long shadows striping the Street of the Goldsmiths.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw