striped
/'straipt/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Marked or decorated with stripes: Having a pattern of long, narrow bands of color that contrast with the background or with each other.
Usage
- The adjective "striped" is used to describe objects, animals, or fabrics that have a pattern of stripes.
- It typically comes before the noun it modifies (e.g., a striped shirt) or after a linking verb (e.g., The shirt is striped).
Examples
- Before a noun:
- He wore a striped tie to the interview.
- The striped awning provided shade for the café.
- After a linking verb:
- The fabric is brightly striped in blue and yellow.
- The animal's fur was striped like a tiger's.
Advanced Usage
- "Striped" vs. "Stripy": While both mean having stripes, "striped" is more common in American English and often describes a clear, defined pattern. "Stripy" is more informal and common in British English.
- She prefers striped patterns for formal wear. (Clear, defined stripes)
- The child drew a stripy cat. (Informal, often for less regular stripes)
Variants and Related Words
- Stripe (noun): A long, narrow band or strip differing in color or texture from the surface on either side.
- The flag has three red stripes.
- Striping (noun): The pattern or act of applying stripes.
- The striping on the road helps guide traffic.
Synonyms
- Banded: Marked with bands, which can be similar to stripes but sometimes wider.
- Streaked: Marked with streaks, which are often long, thin lines but can be less uniform than stripes.
Related Phrases
- Candy-striped: Having stripes like a candy cane, typically alternating red and white.
- The hospital volunteer wore a candy-striped uniform.
- Zebra-striped: Having black and white stripes like a zebra.
- The crosswalk was painted in a zebra-striped pattern.
Adjective
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marked or decorated with stripes
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