striptease

[ strip-teez ]

/ ˈstrɪpˌtiz /

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noun

a burlesque act in which a dancer removes garments one at a time to the accompaniment of music.

verb (used without object), strip·teased, strip·teas·ing.

to do a striptease.

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Origin of striptease

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; strip¹ + tease

Words nearby striptease

stripper, strip poker, strip search, strip steak, stript, striptease, stripteaser, stripy, strive, striving, strobe

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How to use striptease in a sentence

In a 1968 interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, she recalled that the first time she performed a striptease, her outfit was not properly fastened.
Tempest Storm, exotic dancer called ‘The Last Queen of Burlesque,’ dies at 93|Matt Schudel|April 22, 2021|Washington Post
She spent three weeks in the chorus line before she was asked if she would take a turn in the spotlight and do a striptease.
Tempest Storm, exotic dancer called ‘The Last Queen of Burlesque,’ dies at 93|Matt Schudel|April 22, 2021|Washington Post
Channing is directing Magic Mike 2, and you did do that Magic Mike striptease routine on SNL.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt on ‘Sin City’ and Why He Considers Himself a Male Feminist|Marlow Stern|August 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Boylexe is a spin-off of a show about women in burlesque called Burlexe, which likewise mixes striptease, monologue, and song.
Inside London's Underground Burlesque and Fetish Scene|Liza Foreman|August 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The film, silent and seven minutes in length, featured cabaret star Louise Willy performing a sultry striptease.
How Hollywood’s Most Realistic Sex Scenes Were Made: ‘Don’t Look Now’ to ‘Nymphomaniac’|Marlow Stern|March 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The second time, in 2010, Jean Paul asked me to do a little striptease performance for his show.
My Friend Jean Paul Gaultier, By Dita Von Teese|Dita Von Teese|October 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Something that apparently hadn't bothered her mind since the day of her striptease.
Backlash|Winston Marks
Striptease has moved from the back alleys of bigoted enjoyment into movie theaters, museums, prime time television, the Internet.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin

British Dictionary definitions for striptease

striptease

/ (ˈstrɪpˌtiːz) /

noun

a form of erotic entertainment in which a person gradually undresses to music
(as modifier)a striptease club

Derived forms of striptease

stripteaser, noun

Word Origin for striptease

from strip 1 + tease

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