striped

1 of 2

adjective

ˈstrīpt 

ˈstrī-pəd

: having stripes or streaks

striped

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of stripe entry 2

Synonyms of striped

Adjective

• streaked
• barred
• banded

Examples of striped in a Sentence

Adjective

the zebra is a black-and-white striped animal

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Pendleton Eco-Wise Virgin Wool Blanket Both maximalists and minimalists trying to incorporate more color into their surroundings can get behind this striped throw. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

There is also a Ritz Suede Varsity Jacket finished with striped rib trim. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Here also is a private terrace with a long dining table beneath green-and-white striped awning, the exquisite views from which can only be made better by the highly-attainable promise of an excellent espresso in hand while taking them in. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Old-fashioned striped barbershop poles turn in place on a vertical axis, but humans typically perceive the stripes moving upward rather than turning with the pole. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1567, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing striped

• candy-striped
• striped bass
• striped skunk

Rhymes for striped

• biped
• hyped
• piped
• swiped
• typed
• wiped
• parallelepiped
• stereotyped

Kids Definition

striped

adjective

ˈstrīpt 

ˈstrī-pəd

: having stripes or streaks