stripe
stryp
Stripe (noun) means a long, narrow band of color that contrasts with the surrounding surface. Example: “The flag has a red stripe running down the middle.”
noun
1
A long, narrow band of color that contrasts with the surrounding surface.
"The flag has a red stripe running down the middle."
"Zebras are famous for their black-and-white stripes."
verb
1
To mark something with stripes.
"The road crew striped the new parking lot with fresh yellow paint."
How to use stripe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA narrow band of color, or the act of marking something with one.
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Common pairings
racing stripe
pin-striped
earn your stripes
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Word forms
- Plural
- stripes
- Third person singular
- stripes
- Past tense
- striped
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The flag has a red _____ running down the middle.
Etymology
From Middle Dutch or Middle Low German stripe, related to modern Dutch streep and German Streifen, all meaning "stripe" or "band."
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What does “stripe” mean?
The word “stripe” means a long, narrow band of color that contrasts with the surrounding surface. In plain terms, a narrow band of color, or the act of marking something with one.
How do you pronounce “stripe”?
“Stripe” is pronounced stryp (/stɹaɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “stripe” in a sentence?
Here is “stripe” used in a sentence: “The flag has a red stripe running down the middle.”
What part of speech is “stripe”?
Depending on how it is used, “stripe” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “stripe” come from?
The word “stripe” comes from German. From Middle Dutch or Middle Low German stripe, related to modern Dutch streep and German Streifen, all meaning "stripe" or "band.".
Is “stripe” a common word?
“Stripe” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “stripe” have?
“Stripe” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long, narrow band of color that contrasts with the surrounding surface.
