stripe

noun
UK: /straɪp/
US: /straɪp/

  1. A long, narrow band of color or texture.

    1. The cat has a black stripe on its back.
    2. The zebra's striking black and white stripe pattern helps it camouflage in tall grasses.

  2. A strip or band of material, often used for decoration or identification, on clothing.

    1. His shirt has a red stripe on the sleeve.
    2. The general's uniform featured gold stripe indicating years of distinguished service.

  3. A particular type or variety; a characteristic quality.

    1. He has a mean stripe in his personality.
    2. Despite his calm demeanor, he showed a stubborn stripe when challenged on important issues.

Synonyms

band streak line mark bar striation
stripe transitive-verb

  1. To mark with stripes.

    1. I stripe the paper with a blue marker.
    2. She decided to stripe the wall with alternating shades of gray and white paint.

  2. To remove a strip from something.

    1. Stripe the old wallpaper before painting.
    2. He carefully began to stripe away the outer layer of paint, revealing the original finish.
stripe adjective

  1. Having stripes.

    1. The stripe fabric looks very nice.
    2. She chose stripe curtains to add a modern touch to the living room decor.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stripe" in English means: A long, narrow band of color or texture., A strip or band of material, often used for decoration or identification, on clothing., A particular type or variety; a characteristic quality..

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

Synonyms for "stripe": band, streak, line, mark, bar, striation.

Example usage of "stripe": "The cat has a black stripe on its back.". More examples on the page.