striping

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noun

strip·​ing ˈstrī-piŋ How to pronounce striping (audio)
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1
a
: the stripes marked or painted on something
b
: a design of stripes
2
: the act or process of marking with stripes

striping

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present participle of stripe entry 2

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Zebra striping means alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks during a single social occasion. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026 Investigators are searching for a white speedboat/jetboat with dark accent striping. — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Improvement plans include adjusting the striping on-site to make a right turn lane for trucks and anyone entering the site. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Their signature styling includes simple canvas uppers and white rubber outsoles with black striping. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for striping

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First Known Use

Noun

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of striping was in 1677

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“Striping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striping. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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