1. long narrow bands of color that differ from the surrounding area
2. chevrons or other insignia worn on a military uniform to indicate rank
Usage: military

1. marks with stripes or bands of color

Examples

• The zebra’s black and white stripes help it blend with the herd.
• She wore a shirt with red and blue stripes.
• The sergeant earned his stripes after years of service.
• The flag has thirteen alternating red and white stripes.
• The artist striped the canvas with bold colors.
• Racing stripes ran down the center of the sports car.