Pronunciation

/straɪp/

Definitions

Noun

1. A stripe (n): A narrow band or marking of a different color, pattern, or texture, typically on a surface or fabric, often parallel to its length. Example: “The zebra’s coat is covered in black and white stripes.”
2. Striped pattern (n): A design consisting of parallel lines or bands of different colors or shades. Example: “The shirt has a bold striped pattern.”
3. Stripe (in a context like rank or position) (n): A level or category in a hierarchical structure, often indicated by a line or symbol. Example: “Each soldier wears a different stripe on their uniform to show their rank.”

Verb

1. To stripe (v): To apply or create stripes on a surface, clothing, or material. Example: “The decorator decided to stripe the walls with a light blue and white pattern.”
2. To have stripes (v) (of animals or people): To possess natural markings or patterns with stripes. Example: “The tiger has distinctive black and orange stripes.”

Phrases

• “Striped fabric” refers to material with a repeated stripe pattern.
• “Horizontal stripes” or “vertical stripes” describe the direction of the stripes.
• “Remove the stripes” means to remove the markings or pattern.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The barber carefully shaved off the thin black-and-white stripes on his client’s head.”
• Verb: “She decided to stripe her daughter’s bedroom walls with pink and purple.”
• Adjective: “The cheetah’s spotted coat has striking horizontal stripes.”

Synonyms

• Band
• Pattern
• Zigzag
• Bars
• Striped design
• Striped pattern
• Herringbone
• Diagonal lines
• Checks (informal)