striped

/'straipt/

Thân thiện

The cat has a striped tail.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. marked or decorated with stripes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• stripy