striped
word
Definition
Having a pattern of lines or bands of a different color, usually going in regular directions or intervals.
Usage & Nuances
Used to describe clothing, animals, and objects with visible lines, like 'striped shirt' or 'striped cat.' Typically appears before the noun. Not to be confused with 'stripy,' which is less common.
Spanish: a rayas - rayadoPortuguese (BR): listradoPortuguese (PT): a riscas - listadoChinese (Simplified): 条纹的Chinese (Traditional): 條紋的Hindi: धारीदारArabic: مخططBengali: ডোরা-কাটা - ডোরা-দাগযুক্তRussian: полосатыйJapanese: しま模様のVietnamese: sọcKorean: 줄무늬의Turkish: çizgiliUrdu: لکیردارIndonesian: bergaris
Example Sentences
She wore a striped dress to the party.
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Those old school uniforms were bright and striped—you couldn't miss them!
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The striped cat slept on the bed.
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He bought a pair of striped socks.
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I can't decide if I like the striped wallpaper or the plain one better.
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Zebras are famous for their black and white striped coats.
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