Synonyms for

Stripe

Verb / straɪp / Another word for stripe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a long, narrow band or strip that is a different color from its surroundings

Synonyms & similar words

band streak bar stripes gradeinsignia chevron banding band bar line streak mark dash stripey swathe ribbon flash sash belt vandyke chevron decor decoration decal emblem insignia motif

Synonyms by register

Formal

band streak lineation bar

Informal

line streak mark

Literary

girdle zone band

Antonyms

solid plain unmarked unpatterned uniform unblemished

Common collocations

  • blue stripe
  • red stripe
  • white stripe
  • bold stripe
  • thin stripe
  • vertical stripe
  • horizontal stripe
  • stripe pattern

Word family

noun stripe
verb stripe
adjective striped

Usage note

As a noun, 'stripe' refers to a long narrow band or strip of a different color or texture. As a verb, it means to mark with stripes.

Example sentences

  1. The flag has red and white stripes.
  2. She drew a stripe with a marker on the paper.
  3. The tiger has black stripes on its fur.
  4. He wears a shirt with blue stripes.
  5. The referee showed a yellow stripe to the player.

Quotes

  • "The American flag is the symbol of our freedom, national pride and history." - Mike Fitzpatrick
  • "I'm the proudest man in the world when I put on that U.S. uniform. My heart swells up like a balloon." - Willie Mays
  • "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." - Pledge of Allegiance

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