Strip

Definition

Strip refers to either a long, narrow piece of a material or the act of removing a layer from something, often its covering or clothing.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA: /strɪp/
• Respelling: STRIP

British English

• IPA: /strɪp/
• Respelling: STRIP

In both American and British English, "strip" is pronounced with a single syllable. The primary components include the initial "str" consonant cluster, followed by a short "i" vowel sound, represented as /ɪ/ in the IPA, and ending with the "p" sound. The respelling "STRIP" accurately captures the pronunciation for both dialects, indicating the short "i" sound as "I." The uniformity in the IPA and respelling reflects the word's straightforward pronunciation across both dialects.

Etymology

The word "strip" has Middle English origins, from Old English strīpan, akin to Old High German strīfan to strip.

Derivatives

• Stripper
• Stripping
• Stripped
• Strip-like
• Unstripped

Synonyms

• Peel
• Uncover
• Band

Antonyms

• Cloak
• Cover
• Wrap

Usage

"Strip" can be used both as a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a narrow piece of something, while as a verb, it usually refers to the removal of a covering, whether it be clothing, paint, or some other outer layer.

Related Terms

• Strip mall
• Comic strip
• Landing strip

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Narrow Piece: A strip is a long, narrow piece of something such as cloth, land, or food.
• Example: Cut the dough into long strips before baking.

• Area or Stretch: A strip can also refer to an area or stretch of land or water, often denoting a particular characteristic or function.
• Example: The Las Vegas Strip is known for its casinos and entertainment venues.‍

‍Verb

• Remove Covering: To strip is to remove the outer covering or layer from something.
• Example: She decided to strip the old paint off the wall before repainting it.

• Remove Clothing: It also refers to the act of removing clothing.
• Example: The medical examination required patients to strip down to their underwear.