CEFR B1

stripe

noun

Meaning

A long, narrow band of color or texture that is different from the surface on either side of it.

Examples

The flag had red and white stripes.
She wore a shirt with thin blue stripes.

Synonyms: band, line, streak, bar

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stripe (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈstraɪp/

Definition

A long, narrow band of color or texture that is different from the surface on either side of it.

Examples

The flag had red and white stripes.
She wore a shirt with thin blue stripes.
The zebra's coat is famous for its black and white stripes.

How to Use stripe

stripe of (prepositional phrase): A line or mark of a particular quality or character. — "She has a generous stripe of kindness in her personality."
striped with (prepositional phrase): Marked with stripes of a particular color or material. — "The beach towel was striped with blue and white."

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