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Strip Definition & Meaning

1. To remove clothing or covering from oneself or something else.

Example: She stripped off her wet clothes after coming in from the rain.

2. To remove or take away a layer or covering from something.

Example: He stripped the old wallpaper from the walls before painting.

3. A long, narrow piece of material, usually used for decoration or covering.

Example: She hung a strip of colorful bunting across the room for the party.

4. A group of businesses or establishments located close together, often referring to a street or area known for a particular type of activity.

Example: The city's downtown area has a strip of bars and restaurants.

5. To dismantle or take apart a machine or device.

Example: He stripped the engine down to its individual parts to repair it.

Examples of the word strip used in sentences.

  • He likes to strip down to his swimming trunks and dive into the pool.
  • The chef used a strip of bacon to garnish the top of the pasta dish.
  • I am going to strip the wallpaper from my bedroom this weekend.
  • The candy store had a strip of my favorite gum at the checkout counter.
  • The new mall has a long strip of shops and restaurants to explore.
  • The hotel receptionist warned me not to leave anything valuable in the car parked on the strip outside the building.
  • I need to strip the wallpaper off the wall before I can paint it a new color.
  • The new gym features a strip of artificial turf for functional training exercises.
  • The police officer instructed the suspect to strip down to his underwear for the search.
  • My favorite snack is a strip of crispy bacon on a sandwich.
  • After the summer heat, I couldn't wait to strip off my sweaty clothes.
  • As a vegan, I prefer to strip my salads of any cheese or meat.
  • He read his favorite comic strip every day in the newspaper.
  • She decided to strip the wallpaper from the living room walls.
  • The burglar stripped the house of its valuables in just minutes.
  • She felt embarrassed when her friend accidentally stepped on her dress, causing it to strip from the waist down.
  • The company decided to strip the project of unnecessary features to make it more cost-effective.
  • The police officer asked the suspect to strip down to their underwear for a full body search.
  • The artist decided to strip away all the color from the painting and make it black and white.
  • The hotel staff offered to strip the bedsheets and replace them with clean ones.
  • The detective decided to strip the suspect of his alibi by examining his phone records and CCTV footage.
  • The artist played with bold colors and minimal lines to create a stunning abstract strip painting.
  • The shop assistant helped me pick out a beautiful floral strip dress to wear for the wedding.
  • In Las Vegas, you can find many casinos that offer world-famous strip shows to entertain their guests.
  • The housekeeper conscientiously stripped the bed of its linens and remade it for the next guest.
  • The stripper on stage mesmerized the audience with her acrobatic moves and sensual dance.
  • The government decided to strip the corrupt officials of their power and put them on trial.
  • After a long day at work, I like to strip down to my comfiest sweatpants and relax on the couch.
  • The artist skillfully stripped the canvas of its previous colors and created a stunning masterpiece.
  • The young girl could not believe her eyes when she saw the strip of rainbow colors in the sky after the storm.
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