Pronunciation: /straɪp/
noun a long, narrow band or strip differing in color or texture from the surface on either side of it
A1 The cat had a black stripe down its back.
A2 She wore a t-shirt with a blue and white stripe.
B1 The zebra's distinctive black and white stripes help it blend into its surroundings.
B2 The referee's uniform had vertical stripes in black and white.
C1 The artist painted a series of bold, colorful stripes across the canvas.
C2 The classic American flag is known for its red and white stripes and blue field of stars.
verb none
A1 She stripes her shirt with different colors to make it unique.
A2 The zebra stripes on its body help it blend in with its surroundings.
B1 The painter decided to stripe the walls of the room with a bold pattern.
B2 The athlete chose to stripe his shoes with his team's colors for good luck.
C1 The designer plans to stripe the runway with vibrant colors for the fashion show.
C2 The artist carefully stripes the canvas with intricate patterns to create a masterpiece.
adjective none
A1 She wore a stripe shirt to the party.
A2 The zebra has black and white stripe patterns on its body.
B1 I prefer solid colors over stripe patterns in my clothing.
B2 The flag of the country has a red stripe running diagonally across it.
C1 The artist used a bold stripe design in the background of the painting.
C2 The interior designer incorporated a subtle stripe pattern in the upholstery of the furniture.
adverb none
A1 She wore a shirt with a blue stripe down the middle.
A2 The zebra has black and white stripes on its body.
B1 The flag of the country has three horizontal stripes in red, white, and blue.
B2 The painting had a bold stripe of yellow running diagonally across the canvas.
C1 The designer incorporated a subtle stripe pattern into the fabric of the dress.
C2 The artist used a combination of colors and stripes to create a visually striking piece of art.
pronoun none
A1 I like the blue stripe on my shirt.
A2 She wore a striped dress with a red stripe down the side.
B1 The zebra has black and white stripes on its body.
B2 The flag of the United States has red and white stripes.
C1 The artist used bold stripes of color in his abstract painting.
C2 The tiger's stripes help it blend in with its surroundings in the jungle.
preposition none
A1 The zebra has black and white stripes.
A2 She painted her room with a stripe of blue along the wall.
B1 The referee ruled that the player's goal was invalid due to an offside stripe.
B2 The artist carefully added a thin stripe of gold to the edge of the painting.
C1 The fashion designer incorporated a bold stripe pattern into the new collection.
C2 The car enthusiast customized his vehicle with a sleek silver stripe running along the side.
conjunction none
A1 I like the shirt with the blue stripe.
A2 She wore a dress with a floral stripe pattern.
B1 The zebra has black and white stripes on its body.
B2 The flag of the country has a red stripe at the bottom.
C1 The road was divided into lanes with white stripes for safety.
C2 The painting had a bold stripe of red running through the middle.
interjection none
A1 Stripe! I love your new shirt.
A2 Stripe! That was a close call.
B1 Stripe! I can't believe you won the game.
B2 Stripe! What a beautiful sunset.
C1 Stripe! The chef's presentation was impeccable.
C2 Stripe! I never thought I'd see such a breathtaking view.
article none
A1 I have a blue stripe on my shirt.
A2 The zebra has black and white stripes.
B1 She painted the wall with a bold stripe of red.
B2 The rugby team's uniform has a thick stripe across the chest.
C1 The artist used a variety of colors to create an abstract stripe pattern.
C2 The vintage car had a classic racing stripe down the middle.
formal The flag of the United States consists of red and white stripes.
informal I bought a shirt with blue stripes on it.
slang That car is so cool with racing stripes on the hood.
figurative His honesty is a bright stripe in a world full of deceit.
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