strip

verb
UK: /strɪp/
US: /strɪp/

  1. To remove a covering from something.

    1. I will strip the old wallpaper later today. [ ] [ ]
    2. They had to strip the engine completely to find the problem. [ ] [ ]

  2. To remove clothing.

    1. He began to strip off his wet clothes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The performer started to strip as the music became more intense. [ ] [ ]

  3. To take away possessions or honors from someone.

    1. They will strip him of his title. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dictator stripped all political opponents of their rights. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

zone remove peel undress ribbon band
strip noun

  1. A long, narrow piece of something.

    1. I ate a strip of bacon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The police cordoned off a strip of the beach. [ ] [ ]

  2. A place where there are many businesses next to each other.

    1. We went to the shopping strip to buy groceries. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Las Vegas strip is famous for its casinos and hotels. [ ] [ ]
strip transitive-verb

  1. To remove a layer or covering of something.

    1. We have to strip the bed after use. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please strip the sheets from the bed and put them in the wash. [ ] [ ]
strip intransitive-verb

  1. To undress, or remove one's own clothing.

    1. I will strip before the shower. [ ] [ ]
    2. She began to strip in front of the cheering crowd at the party. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "strip" in English means: To remove a covering from something., To remove clothing., To take away possessions or honors from someone..

The phonetic transcription of "strip" is /strɪp/ in British English and /strɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "strip": zone, remove, peel, undress, ribbon, band.

Example usage of "strip": "I will strip the old wallpaper later today.". More examples on the page.