Pronunciation

/ˈstrɪp/

Definitions

Noun

1. A strip (noun): A thin, usually long piece of material, such as paper, fabric, or film, often with a design or printed information on it. Example: “The wallpaper came in rolls with a patterned strip.”
2. Strip (of clothing): A piece of clothing that is removed, typically from a person’s body. Example: “She took off her jacket and shirt, leaving only her underwear.”
3. Strip show: A performance where performers undress or display their bodies, often in a sexually suggestive manner. Example: “The audience watched the burlesque dancers perform a strip show.”
4. News strip: A comic strip that presents daily news stories in a humorous or informative format. Example: “Charlie Brown often appeared in the newspaper strip ‘Peanuts.’”

Verb

1. To strip: The act of removing clothing or layers, usually for a particular purpose, like cleaning or changing. Example: “The mechanic stripped down the engine to inspect its parts.”
2. To strip a surface: To remove paint or finish from a surface. Example: “They stripped the old paint off the wall before repainting.”
3. To strip a mine: To extract minerals from a deposit by removing layers of earth and rock. Example: “The miners were working on stripping the coal mine.”

Phrases

• “Strip search”: A thorough physical examination, often involving the removal of clothing, for security or law enforcement purposes.
• “Strip mining”: The process of extracting ore from beneath the surface without removing the overlying rock.
• “Strip mall”: A type of shopping center with stores arranged in a linear layout along a single road.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The museum had a collection of vintage movie posters, each one displayed in a protective plastic strip.”
• Verb: “After a long day at work, she decided to strip down and take a relaxing bath.”
• Strip mining: “The company is planning to expand its strip mining operation in the region.”

Synonyms

• Unbutton
• Remove
• Peel
• Detach
• Expose
• Unwrap
• Bared
• Bare

*Note: The definition and usage examples for “strip” may vary depending on the context. The provided meanings cover a broad range of its common uses.