Striped: meaning, definitions and examples

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striped

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animal print

Having stripes or bands of color that differ from the background color. Striped patterns are common in nature, such as in zebras, tigers, and some snakes.

Synonyms

banded, lineated, stripy

Examples of usage

The zebra is known for its black and white striped coat.
Tigers have beautifully striped fur that helps them camouflage in the grass.

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clothing

Marked or decorated with stripes. Clothing items like shirts, dresses, and socks often come in striped patterns.

Synonyms

barred, liney, stripy

Examples of usage

She wore a stylish striped dress to the party.
He prefers to wear striped shirts for a casual look.

Translations

Translations of the word "striped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 listrado

🇮🇳 धारीदार

🇩🇪 gestreift

🇮🇩 bergaris

🇺🇦 смугастий

🇵🇱 pasiasty

🇯🇵 縞模様の (しまもようの)

🇫🇷 rayé

🇪🇸 a rayas

🇹🇷 çizgili

🇰🇷 줄무늬가 있는

🇸🇦 مُخَطَّط

🇨🇿 pruhovaný

🇸🇰 pruhovaný

🇨🇳 条纹的 (tiáowén de)

🇸🇮 črtast

🇮🇸 röndótt

🇰🇿 жолақты

🇬🇪 ზოლიანი

🇦🇿 zolaqlı

🇲🇽 a rayas

Word origin

The word 'striped' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the Middle English word 'stripen' meaning 'to make lines or bands'. The concept of stripes has been prevalent in various cultures and has been used in art, fashion, and nature as a distinctive pattern.